Download or read book La Befana and the Star written by Kate West and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "While Children all over the world are unwrapping presents from Santa each Christmas, Italian children are celebrating with La Befana! La Befana and the Star tells the story of the classic legend of La Befana and adds a fun modern culinary twist. When La Befana is out sweeping the village on Christmas Eve and notices the sky is brighter than usual, she looks up and sees a star more brilliant than any she has ever seen. The star inspires so much love in her heart that she is inspired to bake cookies in the shape of stars and share them with children throughout the land. But La Befana makes a surprising discovery. Because she put so much love into the cookies, each person who takes a bite feels that love and for a moment begins to glow from within! You'll meet the angel Epiphany and Befana's friend Martino and you'll find out how it came to be that La Befana is able to deliver so many cookies to so many children all in one night!"--

Download or read book The Legend of Old Befana written by Tomie dePaola and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child. Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom. “Cranky old lady,” the children say. “She is always sweeping!” Sweep, sweep, sweep. But when a brilliant star glows in the eastern sky one night, and Old Befana encounters the glorious procession of three kings on their way to Bethlehem, her world will never be the same.

Download or read book La Befana written by Aurelia Uriati and published by . This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One day, Cristina encounters a strange old woman near the market in her village who says she lives nearby on a local hill. When Cristina's family later has a picnic on the hill, Cristina wanders off in search of the strange woman. Will curiosity get the best of her? La Befana is based on the traditional Italian folk tale about an old woman who visits children on Epiphany Eve to deliver presents and candy.

Download or read book The Christmas Witch written by Ilse Plume and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retells the traditional Italian tale of the poor peasant woman who, long ago, set out to find the Christ Child and wanders to this day, carrying a sack of gifts to distribute to good children at Christmas.

Download or read book The Night of Las Posadas written by Tomie dePaola and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-09-24 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tomie dePaola's glorious paintings are as luminous as the farolitos that light up on the Plaza in Santa Fe for the procession of Las Posadas, the tradition in which Mary and Joseph go from door to door seeking shelter at the inn on Christmas Eve.This year Sister Angie, who is always in charge of the clebration, has to stay home with the flu, and Lupe and Roberto, who are to play Mary and Joseph, get caught in a snowstorm. But a man and a woman no one knows arrive in time to take their place in the procession and then mysteriously disappear at the end before they can be thanked.That night we witness a Christian miracle, for when Sister Angie goes to the cathedral and kneels before the statue of Mary and Jospeh, wet footprints from the snow lead up to the statue.

Download or read book Italian Folk Magic written by Mary-Grace Fahrun and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating journey through the magical, folkloric, and healing traditions of Italy the reader learns uniquely Italian methods of magical protection and divination and spells for love, sex, control, and revenge. "Mary-Grace Fahrun's Italian Folk Magic is an intimate journey into the heart of Italian folk magical practices as they are lived every day. Having grown up in an extended Italian family in North America and Italy, the author presents us with the stories, characters, saints, charms, and prayers that form the core of folk religion, setting them in context in an authentic, down-to-earth, and humorous voice. A delight to read!"—Sabina Magliocco, Professor of Anthropology, University of British Columbia Italian Folk Magiccontains: magical and religious rituals prayers divination techniques crafting blessing rituals witchcraft The author also explores the evil eye, known as malocchio in Italian, explaining what it is, where it comes from, and, crucially, how to get rid of it. This book can help Italians regain their magical heritage, but Italian folk magic is a beautiful, powerful, and effective magical tradition that is accessible to anyone who wants to learn it.

Download or read book Il Bel Centro written by Michelle Damiani and published by Rialto Press. This book was released on 2020-08-09 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witty and warm-hearted memoir of abandoning fast-paced American days in favor of discovering the Italian secrets of food, community, and life. Moving across the globe meant Michelle Damiani soon found herself untangling Italian customs, delighting in glorious regional cuisine (recipes included), and creating lasting friendships. From grandmothers eager to teach the ancient art of pasta making, to bakers tossing bread into fiery ovens with a song, to butchers extolling the benefits of pork fat, Il Bel Centro is rich with captivating characters and cultural insights. Throw in clinking glasses of Umbrian red with the local communists and a village all-nighter decorating the cobblestone streets with flower petals; as well as embarrassing language minefields and a serious summons to the mayor’s office, and you have all the ingredients for a spellbinding travel tale. Exquisitely observed, Il Bel Centro is an intimate celebration of small town Italy, as well as a thoughtful look at raising a family in a new culture and a fascinating story of finding a home. Ultimately though, this is a story about how travel can change you when you’re ready to let it. With laugh-out-loud situations and wanderlust-inspiring storytelling, Il Bel Centro is a joyous and life-affirming read that will have readers rushing to renew their passports. “This is one of the most beautiful book I’ve ever read.” “I absolutely couldn’t get enough of this book.” “This book made me want to pack my bags.” “I loved, loved this book. Fabulously written, engaging, and entertaining.” “A magical read.”

Download or read book Dolce Italiano written by Gina DePalma and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 2007 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create scrumptious, easy-to-make Italian desserts at home. Recipes include cassata alla Siciliana, white corn biscotti, little grappa-soaked spongecakes, and chocolate and tangerine semifreddo.

Download or read book La Befana written by Sunday Frey-Blanchard and published by . This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A poetic adaptation of the tradition of La Befana, and the Italian Epiphany celebration. La Befana is an old woman who hears of the birth of Christ from several visitors who knock on her door late at night looking for supplies and directions to the new "child king". She sends them away, preferring to be left to her cleaning, but then she sees the star in the heavens and has a change of heart. It starts her on a quest and she begins delivering gifts to the children she passes as she searches for the Christ child.

Download or read book La Befana and the Soldiers Or the Christmas Queen written by Edward Ronny Arnold and published by Computer Classics (R). This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas, there was La Befana. The name means "giver of gifts" and is based on legendary tales of an old woman who gave sweet breads and treats to children. La Befana visits children during the Festival of the Three Kings. This is known as the twelve days of Christmas and extends from December 25 to January 6. January 6th is the Epiphany. In the country of Italy, the children leave their shoes outside their door. If they were good, La Befana will leave cakes in their shoes. In the country of Mexico, La Befana hides one last present. The children must search for their gifts. In the country of America, La Befana is unknown. There are many versions of the story of La Befana. In these stories, she follows the three kings who follow the star over Bethlehem. The story ends with her search for the three kings. But there is one additional story. It is a story of how La Befana prevented Roman soldiers from following King Herod's command to murder male children under the age of two. It is a story of bravery and trickery; it is a story of faith and compassion. La Befana used her talents of cleaning and cooking to allow families and their children to leave Bethlehem in safety.

Download or read book To Follow a Star written by Terry Carr and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine short stories combining the genre of science fiction with the subject of Christmas. Stories include spacemen trying to recreate Santa Claus, a gift giving war, a spaceman dealing with a Christmas tree, a Jesuit and astrophysicist who makes a terrible Christmas discovery, and children who can read men's minds.

Download or read book Madame B Wishful Presents La Befana s Yuletide Tale written by and published by Lifevest. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La Befana, which means "the epiphany" in Italian, is the good witch of Italy. According to legend, on the twelfth night of Christmas, three wise men were following a star that was supposed to lead them to baby Jesus. Instead, they got lost and ended up at Castle de Spaghetti, the home of La Befana. Find out how La Befana became Italy's Santa Claus by reading this enchanting tale.

Download or read book The Befana Is Returning written by Steve Siporin and published by University of Wisconsin Pres. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the night of January 5, in certain areas of southern Tuscany, a costumed, singing troupe of characters visits residents' homes, expecting to be fed and feted. This is the Befanata, a mumming tradition centered in Tuscany, whose main character--the Befana--is a kindly old woman or grandmotherly witch who delivers toys, candies, and gifts. The Befana Is Returning is a deeply researched, deftly insightful presentation of this living tradition that adds a large missing piece to the array of contemporary ethnographic scholarship on mumming.

Download or read book Asterix the Star and Trebonius the Tribune written by Christine Anghie and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose for which the first story was written is to give younger readers a connection to a story written as a fable, while at the same time interwoven with biblical characters, events, and Christian tradition; young adults could read it as an allegory. The second story takes a lesser known biblical character and depicts his unlikely journey of Christian conversion culminating in his witnessing the historical crucifixion of St. Peter. It too has events and characters from the New Testament making it therefore a work of biblical fiction. The overarching theme of these stories is to have young people reconnect with the works and message of Jesus Christ, and the birth of Christianity.

Download or read book The Legend of Old Befana written by Perfection Learning Corporation and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2019 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Brightest Star of All written by Carrie Papa and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the years, Christians have built on the Scriptural account of Jesus' birth to create dozens of charming Christmas stories: "The Light in the Well," "The Camel's Hump," "The Gift of the Spider," and more. This book uses the beauty and power of these simple stories to help bring readers of all ages a new understanding and thoughtful appreciation of the Nativity.Christmas stories from around the world are presented, with notes about their origins and other fascinating facts. Craft suggestions are included, along with family and group activities.Introduction: The Power of Stories The Christmas Story as Told in the Bible 1. Stories about Light 2. Animal Stores 3. Bird Stories 4. Stories about Spiders and Insects 5. Plant Stories 6. Flower Stories 7. Stories about Christmas Traditions 8. Stories Linking Christmas and Easter Conclusion: Christmas BellsCarrie Papa has always been interested in people and their history, including her work as director of Old Monroe School Museum, a one-room schoolhouse dating back nearly two centuries. She is the author of Stones and Stories: An Oral History of the Old Monroe School and Prayers of a Young Addict . She lives in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Download or read book Christmas in Italy written by and published by World Book .com. This book was released on 1996 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the celebration of Christmas in Italy and includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.