In Italian folklore and folk customs, the Befana (Italian:) is a witch-like old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) in a similar way to …

Aug 21, 2020 · An old shabby lady, but good-hearted and hardworking, loved so much by the children is a woman also known as “The Italian Christmas Witch.” La Befana is a very friendly …

Dec 10, 2024 · The story of La Befana, Italy's Christmas witch: the magical character that celebrates the epiphany in Italy and 'carries away' the festivities.

Nov 7, 2023 · Is La Befana a good witch? Yes, La Befana is seen as a good-natured, if quirky, witch who gives gifts to reward well-behaved children. She is a benevolent figure rather than …

Jan 10, 2024 · La Befana (translated to ‘the witch’) is a well-known witch in Italian folklore who flies around on her broomstick once a year on the eve of the great feast Epiphany. She …

In Italian folklore, La Befana is a witch who brings good children treats on the morning of the Epiphany on January 6. But if you were bad, look out! You may wake up to a lump of coal. We …

Dec 20, 2019 · Italy’s La Befana, who gives gifts to children on Epiphany Eve and looks a lot like a good witch, has ancient origins and also a connection to the Magi who brought gifts to the …

Apr 27, 2023 · Dive into the magical world of La Befana, the good witch who brings gifts and coal to Italian children during the Epiphany. Discover how this tradition is rooted in the hearts of …

Jan 3, 2021 · Befana, the good witch. At night, children would hang their woolen stockings by the hearth, and Befana would come. Keyholes would be left free of their customary garlic and no …

La Befana, whose name comes from the Roman dialect's pronunciation of the Italian "epifania", is a friendly witch who comes delivering gifts for the good children, and lumps of coal to the bad …