On the evening of Jan. 5, legend has it that the three wise men knocked on La Befana’s door while looking for Jesus. She let them come in but when asked to go with them to visit the baby Jesus she said she was too busy. Later she regretted her decision and ran out of her house with a broom in hand and gifts for Jesus but never was able to catch up to the three wise men. Today she is still looking for the baby Jesus so she gives all children gifts every eve before Epiphany.