La Befana is a beloved figure in Italian folklore, traditionally associated with the Epiphany on January 6. Often depicted as a kindly old woman who flies on a broomstick, she is said to visit children on the night before the Epiphany, leaving sweets and small gifts for those who have been good and coal or dark candy for those who have not. According to legend, La Befana was visited by the Three Wise Men on their journey to see the Christ Child; after initially declining to j

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La Befana 2020! Sunday, January 5, 2020 Ristorante Renato 422 William Street, Fredericksburg VA La Befana was a blast! Over 60 gathered...

Our annual dinner focusing on the Italian celebration of Epiphany, La Befana, drew a capacity crowd of 60 to Orofino Restaurant on...

La Befana Returns Celebrate Epiphany at Orofino with Fred-Este! On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 6:30 pm, Fredericksburg-Este Association...

Buone Feste (Happy Holidays) from Fred-Este Association! As we transition through the December holiday season and into an exciting 2017,...