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LA BEFANA

SHE IS AN OLD, UGLY, BENEFICIENT LADY THAT COMES AT
NIGHT DOWN THE CHIMNEY. SHE LEAVES GIFTS IN SHOES,
STOCKINGS, SOCKS; GIFTS AND CANDIES ARE LEFT FOR GOOD
CHILDREN AND PIECES OF COAL FOR BAD CHILDREN. SHE
COMES ON THE EVE OF EPIFANY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 5

Date learned: 03-00-1968

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