Interesting fact:

Ever heard of the Italian Christmas Witch? She’s called La Befana and she flies around on Epiphany Eve (January 5th) delivering presents and sweets. The folktale goes that she was invited by the Three Kings to help them find the baby Jesus. She told them she was too busy and went on to regret her decision bitterly. Now she flies around trying to make up for her mistake – giving gifts to all of Christ’s children!