In the 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 Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus. Read more
La Befana....the Witch of Christmas Never mind Santa Claus......time to return to the more ancient present giver of Christmas, La Befana, who brings modest presents of cakes etc on Old Christmas Eve (aka Twelfth Night) January 5. She is being celebrated in Carlton on Old Christmas Day (aka Epiphany), January 6.