As such, the character "Grandma Grandfather Frost" does not exist. Grandfather Frost only relative - Snegurochka. Grandfather Frost as the Befana, gives presents. However, chimneys does not climb, since it does not allow the construction of a Russian stove. His work he is doing before January 1, rather than 5-6, as Befana. A similar Russian female character called Baba Yaga. It does not bestow presents, indulge in cannibalism (but may help if persuade her), can fly on a broomstick, but does not like to do that, preferring as a transport stupa.
la Befana
Italy
Befana delivers gifts to children in Italy on Epiphany Eve.
La Befana is pronounced "lah beh-FAH-nah" in Italian.
The cast of Scaramacai e la Befana - 1962 includes: Pinuccia Nava as Scaramacai Giusi Raspani Dandolo as La Befana
La Befana is a custom in Italy.
Befana delivers gifts to children in Italy on Epiphany Eve.
Italy
Italy
The cast of La befana - 1995 includes: Alessandro Stefanelli as Santa Claus
Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5). She is similar to Santa Claus. There is no Russian word for Befana, since this is an Italian custom.
La Befana is a nice old woman who flies on her broom stick every year on the night between the 5th and 6th of January, which is the Epiphany day, to bring presents to children. That is why she carries a big bag on her back full of sweets, which la Befana will use to fill the stockings children have left by their chimney.Those children, who have behaved in the past year, will find sweets and chocolate in their stocking on the Epiphany day. Those who didn't behave will also get a few lumps of coal.However, everyone loves La Befana. Some people imagine La Befana with white hair, others with black hair but, a part from that, everybody agrees she has a long crooked nose, broken shoes and a patched dress.The best place to learn more about la Befana is http:/www.mybefana.it:)