Witch way to Snug Harbor: Celebrating an Italian Christmas tradition

Macy’s has Santa, but the Cultural Center at Snug Harbor is hosting La Befana on Jan. 8, from 11 am to 3 pm.

According to Italian legend, La Befana is the old woman who doles out candy and presents to good little children on Epiphany Eve.

Children, ages 3 and older, await her arrival and do arts and crafts, sing songs, and listen to stories.

La Befana at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center [100 Richmond Terrace, between Snug Harbor Road and Tysen Street in Randall Manor, (718) 448-2500] on Jan. 8, from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is free. For info, visit www.snug-harbor.org.

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