Besides making the trains run on time, Mussolini also made Rome’s turbulent traffic run smoothly. He prohibited the Roman pedestrian’s custom of reading newspapers in the middle of the street. Once, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Epiphany is celebrated on 6 January: a religious festivity that, as often happens, has also developed its own profane declination ...

The Befana arrives at Moscati Hospital in Avellino. The firefighters of Avellino, together with the National Firefighters Association Section of Avellino and UNICEF, have organized the 15th edition of ...

On 6 January, the visit of the Magi to Jesus is celebrated by millions around the world. It's a story that's been handed down through generations but actually barely mentioned in a Gospel, however, it ...

The Befana returns to Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, an event that has been renewed for years. Between 11 and 11:30 tomorrow morning, January 6, 2026, the old lady bringing sweets will descend on ...

Traveling during the holidays in Europe, you’ll find the season marked not by the number of shopping days left until Christmas, but by a long series of winter festivals – both pagan and Christian – ...

Santa Claus, tinkering elves and flying reindeer are universal symbols of Christmas, but in Northeast Pennsylvania they share the season with a wandering witch on a broomstick, a Ukrainian saint and a ...

Italy is reviving a beloved character from the 13th century known as La Befana. La Befana is a witch-like old woman who travels on broomstick, delivering gifts and candy to children throughout Italy ...

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Celebrate the season with the Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra as they present a unique ...

A Festive Holiday Concert Featuring our Chamber Orchestra, Long Beach Youth Chorus, and Joyful Surprises! Befana is a delightful departure from traditional holiday fare, blending heart and musical ...