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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.
In Tuscany, La Befana is celebrated in every town, either with childrenâs parties or with village festivals, bonfires and markets. A nice way to celebrate the Epiphany in Tuscany is to go from Florence to San Piero a Sieve on an old steam train. Florence hosts a parade. On Monte Amiata, January 6 is celebrated with bonfires in several of the villages.