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Befana

by Anne F. Rockwell · 1974

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Retells the traditional tale of the old lady who, having missed her chance to take gifts to the Christ Child, still wanders giving gifts to all children in hopes she will find Him.

Genre
fairy talefairy taleMore like thisLess of thisfolklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of this
Themes
bearsbearsMore like thisLess of thisChristmasChristmasMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1970s1970sMore like thisLess of thisItalyItalyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens

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