Babbo Natale
deity Christmas single tradition · 1
Babbo Natale is a local Italian version of Santa Claus. He is a Christmas gift-bringer. He exists alongside the Befana in Italian traditions.
When
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Santa Lucia, Castaldo, Castaldòn, Gesù bambino, Los Reyes Magos, Father Christmas, Befana, Old Man Winter
- syncretized with
- Santa Claus
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
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“In Italy, for example, there are Babbo Natale ("Father Christmas", a local version of Santa Claus) and the Befana, a witch-like old lady that rides a broomstick and brings candies on Epiphany's eve.”
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