Christmas Traditions From Around The World: Italy
Forget Santa and 25th December when in Italy, because all the real action takes place on the eve of the 5th of January. “Belfana the Witch” is an Italian Christmas tradition. According to folklore, an old woman named Belfana visits all the children of Italy, to fill their stockings with candy and leave them presents if they’ve been good. And just like Father Christmas, Belfana enters through the chimney and is left treats by the children who live there (typically wine and local delicacies).
