Where does the iconic black pointed witch's hat come from? What is the history of the witch hat? Did it come from Medieval European sumptuary laws? British Alewives? Quakers? Let's sit down and unpack the very interesting history of the flat-brimmed, conical, black witch hat.
Befana is a legendary figure of an old witch who brings children gifts on the night of January 5th, Epiphany Eve in Italy.
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For More Information, see:
Christmas in Italy: The Befana Tradition by Italy Magazine
Epiphany (Christian) in New World Encyclopedia
The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePaola
Taste of Italy: Festa della Befana - The Folklore, Festival & Food