Story of the Magi Tradition holds that three Magi from the East traveled to Bethlehem, guided by the light of a star. Upon discovering the child Jesus in the stable, they knelt before him in a sign of respect and presented him with gold, myrrh, and frankincense. These figures, known as the Magi, a ...
the history of the Befana? According to the story that children in Italy are told today, the Magi on their way to Bethlehem to give gifts to the baby Jesus asked an old woman for directions. They offered her to follow them to visit the baby Jesus, but she refused their invitation at first, prefer ...
The Epiphany is a Christian holiday whose name means 'manifestation' or 'appearance'. Celebrated on January 6, it commemorates the presentation of Jesus to the three Wise Men: Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspard. This feast, which has a different symbolic meaning depending on the denomination, is ...
ng. Christmas in Italy In Italy, Christmas traditions vary from region to region. In some regions, it is Santa Claus, 'Babo Natale' or the Little Jesus, 'Gesu Bambino' who brings the gifts on December 25. Elsewhere, gifts are received for Saint Lucy, December 13. In Italy, they also celebrate ...
ng bad luck? The Christian tradition tells that three Wise Men from the East traveled to Bethlehem to bring gold, myrrh, and frankincense to the baby Jesus. The Gospel according to Matthew recounts that the Wise Men were guided by a star. Today, a still vibrant tradition in Spain says that decorati ...
elarum or festival of candles. In the fifth century, Pope Gelasius I associated this pagan rite of the 'Feast of Candles' with the presentation of Jesus in the temple and the purification of the Virgin. It is also said that this same Pope had Crepes distributed to pilgrims arriving in Rome. In ...
lways representative of their time of manufacture. In the 20th century, the world of cartoons succeeded religious themes (such as nativity scenes, Jesus, angels, doves) and lucky charms. In addition, some bakers and brands make their own personalized beans, often drawn in limited numbers and t ...
t Supper in the church of Santa Maria della Grazie is without a doubt the greatest painting of the Renaissance. It captures that dramatic moment when Jesus is betrayed by one of his disciples. The painting is so realistic that you can imagine the astonishment, even shock and hostility of the religio ...
gion in the heart of the old town. It is one of the most beautiful Christmas cribs on the French Riviera because the characters of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the shepherds are human-sized. Nativity scenes from around the world at the Forville Mill In Cannes, the Moulin Forville - Victor Tub ...
of this series, we will also salute the performance of the young Sumaï Cardenas, stunning in his first role. He plays the young and charismatic network leader Jesus. 5- This series has a surprising ending. Even though Audrey Fleurot didn't want to say too much to avoid spoiling the viewers, she re ...
