Befana – Goddess of Gifts and Children
Attributes: Goddess of gifts, children and family.Symbols: Verbena, figs and leaves.Place: Sicily. “La Befana” is known in Italy as a wise woman, endowed with magical powers. She crosses the skies on her flying broom or flying donkey, bringing presents to the good children like figs, nuts and sweets on the night of the Epiphany. To …