Befana other presents. In the book "Vestiges of Ancient Manners and Customs, Discoverable in Modern Italy and Sicily" (1823), John J. Blunt says: The tradition of Befana appears to incorporate other pre-Christian popular elements as well, adapted to Christian culture and related to the celebration of the New Year. Historian Carlo Ginzburg relates her to Nicevenn. The old lady character should then represent the "old year" just passed, ready to be burned in order to give place to the new one. In many European countries the tradition still exists of burning a puppet of an old lady at the beginning of
Legendary Children Legendary Children "Legendary Children (All of Them Queer)" is a single from former Frankie Goes to Hollywood singer Holly Johnson. The song was written by Holly Johnson (lyrics and music) and Nick Bagnall (music). Released as the first single since Johnson discovered he was HIV-positive, which had triggered a temporary withdrawal from music, Johnson began to write songs again with bass player Nick Bagnall. The song, released from the writing sessions with Bagnall, was released by Johnson as a gift to the world, particularly the gay community for supporting Johnson's career over the previous ten years. The single peaked at