Italy
Befana delivers gifts to children in Italy on Epiphany Eve.
Befana delivers gifts to children in Italy on Epiphany Eve.
La Befana is a custom in Italy.
Italy
la Befana
ItalyOriginally Italy. However la Befana is now known in many European countries, including Spain and Switzerland
"Buona Befana" comes from Italy, where it refers to the traditional figure of La Befana, a kind old witch who delivers gifts to children on the night of January 5th, the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany. This celebration marks the end of the Christmas season and is associated with various customs, including the giving of sweets and treats. The phrase "Buona Befana" translates to "Happy Befana," wishing joy during this festive time.
Italy
The cast of Scaramacai e la Befana - 1962 includes: Pinuccia Nava as Scaramacai Giusi Raspani Dandolo as La Befana
La Befana is pronounced "lah beh-FAH-nah" in Italian.
The cast of La befana - 1995 includes: Alessandro Stefanelli as Santa Claus