The Night of La Befana

Why do Italian children hang up a stocking on the eve of the Epiphany The Night of La Befana is a children s book that explains this custom with a retelling of the ancient Italian legend. A reclusive old woman named Befana sweeps and bakes incessantly, and is heard singing lullabies with no one to love and care for. One winters night, a brilliant star awakens her to a passing caravan. Three royally dressed men invite her to join them on their journey to find the Christ Child. Stubbornly, sh br, br,