Befana, Saint Befana, La Vecchia (the Old Woman), and La Strega (the Witch), Italy

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Befana, In Italian folklore, Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) in a similar way to Santa Claus. This Italian gift-giving spirit is also known as Saint Befana, La Vecchia (the Old Woman), and La Strega (the Witch), Italy

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