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TIL: The Befana, is an Italian witch like woman who delivers gifts to children like Santa, but on Jan 5 with broomstick, gives garlic to bad children, and sweeps before she leaves. It was banned f... (en.wikipedia.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/Flares117 on 2024-12-05 13:41:14.

Original Title: TIL: The Befana, is an Italian witch like woman who delivers gifts to children like Santa, but on Jan 5 with broomstick, gives garlic to bad children, and sweeps before she leaves. It was banned for a few years in 1977 to reduce holidays to help the economy.

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