The Twelfth Night | Folklore and Traditions | Creepy Stories

Today's episode explores the Twelfth Night and historical traditions, some of which persist in modern times. Following that, we have a segment on La Befana, the Christmas Witch from Italian folklore.

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Researech Links:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/art-collections/wassailing-ritual-and-revelry

https://www.discoverbritain.com/history/traditions/british-twelfth-night-traditions

https://www.countrylife.co.uk/out-and-about/twelfth-night-what-it-is-when-it-falls-and-why-its-the-biggest-celebration-we-no-longer-enjoy-251278

https://www.italia.it/en/italy/things-to-do/epiphany-in-italy-befana-meaning-and-traditions

https://www.eataly.com/us_en/magazine/culture-and-tradition/legend-la-befana

https://lifeinitaly.com/la-befana

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.

Sarah and Tobie xx

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