Italian Word of the Day: Calzini

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Calzini

Meaning: Socks

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The Befana fills socks with sweets and small gifts.

Context: La Befana riempie i calzini con dolci e piccoli regali.

Cultural nugget: In Italian holiday tradition, children hang up their calzini on the eve of January 6th, waiting for La Befana, a kind witch who fills them with treats - similar to Christmas stockings in other cultures.

Calzini

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