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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.
Especially when the day is January 6, the Day of the Epiphany. At first glance, La Befana might seem like a strange person to be at the center of the Italian Christmas holidays, never mind to be the figure who hands out gifts to small children.