Of course, everyone loves to throw a giant party on Christmas Day. You wouldn't even believe all the mouth-watering meals and desserts they prepare. Instead of celebrating Christmas on the 25th, Italians do it on January 5th. Also, that evening, the children will hang up their stockings, like us, but instead of waiting for Santa Claus, the children wait for Befana. She's a witch-like character who rides a broomstick, but a good witch. There is also a story that goes with it: “Three Wise Men, I am wise men, stopped at Befana's cabin to ask him for directions to Bethlehem and asked him to join them. She said no, she was too busy. Later, a shepherd asked him to join him in paying homage to the Child Jesus. Again, Befana said no. Later, when it got dark and she saw a great light in the sky, she thought that maybe she should have left with the Three Wise Men. So she gathered some toys that belonged to her own baby, who had died, and ran to get the kings and the shepherd. But Befana couldn't find them or the stable. Now, every year she looks for the Child Jesus, and every year, when she does not find him, she leaves gifts for the good children of Italy and pieces of charcoal for the bad ones. is gathered in a house for a meatless feast. The next day, however, you better believe there will be mounds and mounds of meat and pasta on your plate! They usually have raisin bread, turkey, chicken, rabbit and spaghetti. Don't forget all the desserts, and I'm sure there would be more than listed above. These are just the basics. Italian mothers will come and fill your plate a fourth time, even if you are full!The next biggest house...... middle of paper ......ture, customs and business etiquette." Translation Services | Interpreters | Intercultural communication. Web, May 18, 2010. “Italy travel guide for sports, May 20, 2010.” The Italian way of life. Library. of the Italian wedding. » Euroevents & Travel, LLC, May 20, 2010. .Binotti, Hellen in Italy 2003. Web May 20.. 2010. .