Summary
A short clip from Let's Go Luna! The kids learn about La Befana, a kind gift-giving figure from Italian holiday tradition. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
In this Let's Go Luna! segment, the kids explore the people, places and traditions of the world. Use these questions to talk about “The Christmas Witch (La Befana).”
- Who is La Befana?
- Which country is this tradition from?
- How is La Befana like or unlike a gift-giver you know?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: La Befana, Italy, holiday, tradition, gift.
Try it: Draw La Befana. Write one thing that makes this tradition special.