Epifania
Epiphany (January 6th)
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/e.piˈfa.ni.a/
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Cultural Note
In Italy, Epiphany is the day of the Befana, a kindly old witch who brings sweets to good children and coal (carbone) to naughty ones. The famous saying 'L'Epifania tutte le feste porta via' marks the end of the extended Christmas holiday season.
📝 Example Sentences
L'Epifania tutte le feste porta via.
Epiphany takes all the holidays away.
La Befana arriva la notte dell'Epifania.
The Befana arrives on Epiphany night.
Il 6 gennaio festeggiamo l'Epifania.
On January 6th we celebrate Epiphany.