The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

LITTLE CHRISTMAS

IN ITALY CHILDREN RECEIVE THEIR GIFTS ON JANUARY 6.
THE BELIEF IS THAT THE "BEFANA," A LITTLE OLD LADY,
CLIMBS DOWN THE ROOF INTO THE HOUSE AND LEAVES
YOU GIFTS. IF YOU HAVE BEEN BAD YOU GET BURNED
COAL AND IF YOU HAVE BEEN GOOD YOU GET GIFTS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: NOT GIVEN