the Befana (Italian Christmas witch)
Befane
la be-FA-na
The Befana is a uniquely Italian figure — an old woman who flies on a broomstick on January 5 night to fill children's stockings. More beloved than Santa Claus by many Italian children.
La Befana vola sulla scopa e porta doni ai bambini.
The Befana flies on a broom and brings gifts to children.
Se sei stato buono, la Befana porta dolci; se sei stato cattivo, carbone.
If you've been good, the Befana brings sweets; if bad, coal.