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This is a classic Italian fairy tale collected by in his famous work, Italian Folktales .

This is the most famous association for Italians. It is a traditional legend about an old woman (often described as a witch) who delivers gifts to children across Italy on the eve of the Epiphany (January 5th). Di notte

: Children recite a famous rhyme that begins: "La Befana vien di notte, con le scarpe tutte rotte..." ("The Befana comes at night, with her shoes all broken..."). This is a classic Italian fairy tale collected

The most iconic "proper" stories associated with this phrase include: 1. The Legend of La Befana ( La Befana vien di notte ) and the unseen:

Several notable modern works use the phrase to explore themes of intimacy, memory, and the unseen: