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Thanks, Erudita. It means a lot to me that you guys help and share information, especially without being judgmental about it. I'm learning a lot from this research and I owe you guys a lot.
Normally I'd bake cookies as a thank you, but you're all far away, so let me know if you ever come to France. Maybe I can show you guys around.
Thanks, Julie. I've been to France a few times (the first time in 1973), but no immediate plans to return there. The last time I was in France was probably a year and a half ago. What part of the country are you in? I've been to several areas.
Erudita
An Italian novel for kids called "La Freccia Azzurra" (The Blue Arrow) says that all the children in the world wait for Christmas Eve to get presents from Santa Clause, but Italian kids are the luckiest in the world because they get presents again on the 6th of January by the Befana. Who is the Befa...