The Legend of Old Befana
an Italian Christmas story
by Tomie dePaola · September 1980
Popularity 24
Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings.
Juvenile fictionChristmas storiesFictionBefana (Legendary character)FolkloreChristmas in fictionJuvenile literatureChristmasChildren's fictionFolklore, italy