Urbania: Le Marche: Festa Nazionale della Befana

On the 6th of January every year, La Befana, the Italian witch, delivers treats to children across Italy just as Santa Claus would; only she travels by broom. In her hometown, Urbania, 50 thousand Italians celebrate with over 300 kilos of desserts, the most important aspect of a festa, of course. Throughout the streets and piazzas, you will find stands overflowing with food,  theater performances, and fun workshops. The Festa Nazionale della Befana gives an alternative insight of holiday celebrations.

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