La Befana, according to the Italian legend, was too busy to stop her chores and follow the Magi, who had invited her to join them on their journey to see the Christ Child. But something happened to La Befana after the Magi left. She had a change of heart and decided she would seek the Magi and bring them food. She added gifts for the Christ Child, as well as gifts to distribute on her journey. The story suggests that she never found the Magi, but continued to distrubute gifts along the way. To this day in Italy, Epiphany is also known as Befana Day, is celebrated with feasting and gift giving.

You may celebrate La Befana's story everyday with your own soft-sculpted La Befana doll.

Our handmade La Befana dolls stand about 9 inches high. Please allow approximately 2 to 3 weeks for your one-of-a-kind handcrafted, signed by the artist, La Befana doll to be delivered.

La Befana is $75.00 +tax & s/h

The Gnome Home is located in the Catskill Mountains at

131 Peekamoose Road, Sundown, NY 12740

Phone: 845-985-0501

email: thegnomehome@yahoo.com