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ITALIAN CUSTOM
FOR THE ITALIANS, CHRISTMAS IS NOT CELEBRATED ON
DECEMBER 25. ON JANUARY 6, LA BEFANA, THE WITCH
COMES TO THE HOUSES AND SHE BRINGS THE GOOD CHILDREN
CANDY AND PRESENTS, AND THE BAD CHILDREN SHE LEAVES
COAL. ALL THE BAKERIES AT THIS TIME MAKE A CANDY
THAT LOOKS LIKE A LUMP OF COAL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MARYGROVE COLLEGE ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 6 Twelfth Day Epiphany |
Date learned: 00001968 FALL