Here’s what you need to know. Generally speaking, much of Italy tends to grind to a halt on public holidays and Epiphany on January 6th is no exception as some services may be significantly limited or ...

Naughty ones are told they’ll get only clumps of coal. In Italy, children receive gifts on the Epiphany morning from a witch known as “La Befana.” The story goes that the wise men visited ...

Other customs are just as fanciful: In Italy, for example, Epiphany is also known as Befana, a folk festival that celebrates the legend of an old woman or witch who went by that name. As the story ...

Women dress up for the annual Befana procession in Viterbo, Italy. The January 6th Epiphany holiday is celebrated across Italy - but where did it come from? (Photo by TIZIANA FABI / AFP) Italy ...

IN the Christian calendar, January 6 is a day for celebration. This specific date represents the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings' Day and the end of the Christmas festivities. The Epiphany is ...

Starting tomorrow, the royal couple will make a state visit to Italy, coinciding with the day ... set to last until the Epiphany (January 6) in 2026. According to online travel agent Opodo ...

While the hustle and bustle of Christmas ends for many people on Dec. 26, throughout Christian history Christmas lasts for much longer. The feast marking the end of Christmas is called “Epiphany.” ...