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This day is also known as the Epiphanie (Epiphany, from the Greek word which means manifestation). On this special day, French people eat âla galette des roisâ (KingÂ´s cake). This tradition has its root from the Middle age and was known by Louis XIV (who was not necessarily the King of the day on the 6 th January.
L'Epifania -- The Procession Of The Three Kings. Three Kings make their annual procession through Stresa. With la Festa dell'Epifania, on January 6, Italy marks the end of its long holiday season. Children all over Italy wait on Epifania Eve on January 5 to see what la Befana, the witch woman, will leave for them in their hanging stockings.