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To encourage children to be well-behaved and to honor the Christ child that Catholicism reveres in children are reasons why La Befana gives presents on the night of January 5th, the feast of the Epiphany, according to Italian holiday traditions.
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The little old lady who gives presents in Italy?
La Befana
What is name of which who gives out presents on 6th January in Italy?
La Befana.
How is La Befana like Santa Claus?
they both give presents to kids
Does a witch give presents in Italian Christmas?
yes she is called la befana
Where did la befana live?
Italy
What is the name of the country whose traditions include La Befana's gift-giving to children?
La Befana is a custom in Italy.
What presents does La Befana give?
she gives sweets to good girls and boys and lumps of coal for the bad girls and boys
Does La Befana put presents for children under Christmas trees in Italy?
No, La Befana does not put presents for children under Christmas trees in Italy. The legendary holiday figure instead puts punishments (coal, garlic, onion) for bad behavior and rewards (candy, toys) for good behavior inside children's socks put out on the night of January 5th, the feast of the Epiphany.
Who brings good gifts to children in Italy?
la befana
In which country do children receive gifts from la befana the kindly old witch?
Italy
How do you pronounce La Befana?
la Befana
La Befana is an aged spirit who leaves gifts for children in?
She leaves gifts for children in Italy
