Who brings gifts in Italy?

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Santa Claus (called "Babbo Natale", i.e. Daddy Christmas) on Dec. 25th.
But in In Italy, on Jan. 6th (corresponding to Epiphany date), there is also an old lady called "Befana", similar to a witch, that brings gifts (mainly sweets) for good kids and coal for bad ones.
It is a character that is part of Italian folklore.

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