What is La Befana?

The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated January 6 with a national holiday in Italy, and the tradition of La Befana are a big part of Italian Christmas celebrations. Epiphany commemorates the 12th day of Christmas when the three Wise Men arrived at the manger bearing gifts for Baby Jesus.

Witches, Stockings & Sweeties – La Befana Closes Christmas

New! Sweet, simple cloth doll represents la Befana, the old woman from Italian folklore who delivers treats and small gifts to children on the eve of

La Befana Rag Doll -15

La Befana Comes to Florence – Magenta Publishing Florence

Christmas witches in Italy Sophie's World Travel Inspiration

The Night of La Befana Italian Tradition Book

In Italian folklore, Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their shoes with candy and presents if

Befana

Here is La Befana, a Christmas Tradition in Italy - My Travel in Tuscany

La Befana: Italian Tradition in January

One of my favorite holiday traditions comes after the new year and features a prominent figure in Italian folklore: La Befana.

La Befana: The Italian Christmas Witch - Daily Italian Words

La Befana: Celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany in Italy - La Cucina Italiana

La Befana

La Befana Christmas ornament