La Befana! The Epiphany Witch

La Befana! The Epiphany Witch

A new Year, and new opportunities.

Welcome back me! Thanks me! Sure has been a long time, hasn't it? Taking a month and some change off was necessary.  The end of the year brought some gladness but a lot of sadness. But, as it is the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) I think its time to realize that nothing lasts, and its best to let what does not happen interfere with what can be.  And with that on the mind, I'll show off this year's holiday character.... La Befana!

La Befana comes from an Italian tradition surrounding the Epiphany.  She visits homes on Epiphany eve and brings gifts of sweets, fruits, and toys to children.  She's often covered in soot and is dirty because she shoots up and down chimneys.  I always thought the holiday season needed a witch, and apparently there has been one for some time. 
So I guess Christmas has its share of creepy characters, from Befana, the Demonic Krampus, to the jolly peeping tom himself, even the holidays has a unwholesome and weird side.
Have the best 2015 ever!