Whilst children in Spain get excited by the arrival of the Three Kings Parades, in Italy, children celebrate La Befana the ...

Another important part of Italian Christmas is the traditional ... However, Italy has its own enchanting twist—a Christmas tradition involving a witch. According to folklore, a kind-hearted ...

Some branches of the Christmas tree grow pretty wild. Italian folklore tells of La Befana, an old witch-like woman who brings gifts to children on Jan. 5, Epiphany Eve. She arrived early this year ...

La Freccia Azzurra (The Blue Arrow) This lovely 1996 animation, based on a fairy tale by Italian children's author Gianni Rodari, was repackaged for American audiences as How The Toys Saved Christmas ...