La Befana and Christmas markets

In Italy the symbol of the Day of the Holy Three Kings is an old lady called la Befana. On the eve of January 6th this characteristic creature on a broomstick, looking more like a witch than a kind grandmother, visits the children to fill their socks with candies (if they had been good) or  lump of coal (if they had been bad).

la Befena in shop window (Alba)
la Befena in shop window (Alba)

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