italian christmas witch. She swoops down chimneys to bring gifts to the children of italy on her flying broomstick, similar to the modern figure santa claus. In italy, the sweetest way to end the holiday season is with a visit from la befana, the legendary christmas witch who flies on her.

italian christmas witch She swoops down chimneys to bring gifts to the children of italy on her flying broomstick, similar to the modern figure santa claus. The story of la befana, italy’s christmas witch: She would fill our stockings with dried fruits, nuts, chestnuts and small oranges, or coal, if we had been particularly naughty.










One Of My Favorite Winter Traditions Is The Celebration Of Epiphany In Italy (6Th Of January).
The christmas witch of italian tradition, a befana shaped by old country stories, is passed down by grandparents. The story of la befana, italy’s christmas witch: The magical character that celebrates the epiphany in italy and ‘carries away’ the festivities.
Enter La Befana, The Italian Christmas Witch.
In italy, the sweetest way to end the holiday season is with a visit from la befana, the legendary christmas witch who flies on her. She swoops down chimneys to bring gifts to the children of italy on her flying broomstick, similar to the modern figure santa claus. She would fill our stockings with dried fruits, nuts, chestnuts and small oranges, or coal, if we had been particularly naughty.