La Befana in Rome - Italian Christmas Traditions by Walks of Italy

Many of the characteristics that dozens of countries associate with Santa Claus, belong to “La Befana“ in Italy. She is at the heart of the Italian Christmas tradition, an old “witch“ who brings stockings to children with gifts for the “nice“ and coal for the “naughty.“ View the “Befana“ through the eyes of our favorite little Roman, Beatrice, in this charming video. Locations shot: Piazza Navona, Beatrice’s Bedroom Walks of Italy offers part-day and full-day walking tours to the finest sites in Italy in the company of passionate, expert guides. Follow us on social media for pictures, videos and helpful travel blogs to feed your interest in Italy, and don’t forget to #takewalks Facebook/Google : Walks of Italy Twitter/Instagram: @WalksofItaly We also offer tours in Turkey and New York! Blog post: