Di Notte May 2026
Several notable modern works use the phrase to explore themes of intimacy, memory, and the unseen:
This is the most famous association for Italians. It is a traditional legend about an old woman (often described as a witch) who delivers gifts to children across Italy on the eve of the Epiphany (January 5th). Di notte
: Children recite a famous rhyme that begins: "La Befana vien di notte, con le scarpe tutte rotte..." ("The Befana comes at night, with her shoes all broken..."). Several notable modern works use the phrase to