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In Italy He Is Babbo Natale
Babbo Natale is Santa Claus in the United States, Pere
Noel in France, Father Chtistmas in England and Papai
Noel in Brazil. But, no matter what he is known as in your
country, he remains an awesome character. Babbo Natale
is not to be confused with La Befana who brings gifts to
good children and coal to naughty ones. He looks much
like Santa Claus, but he has a longer coat and a longer
beard.
In Italy, Babbo Natale fits in with the toast to the
holidays, festive meals with a slice of "panettone" or
"pandoro" (traditional Italian Christmas cakes), mostarda"
(Italian sweet fruit pickles) with "mascarpone" (Italian soft
cheese), and "zampone" (pig's trotter stuffed with seasoned
ground meat) with mashed potatoes. It is a time of gift giving,
card games and festivities.
As in the United States, Babbo Natale is a fairy tale
for children, acted out by adults. Everyone gets involved in
this fantasy - the little ones who await Santa Claus'
arrival and the adults who pretend to believe.
By Stephen J. Saviello
Copyright 1998, 1999, 2000
All Rights Reserved
Permission granted for use in non-commercial, for free
publications, as long as full attribution is provided.
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