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Several notable modern works use the phrase to explore themes of intimacy, memory, and the unseen:

This is a classic Italian fairy tale collected by in his famous work, Italian Folktales . Di notte

: According to the legend, the Three Wise Men stopped at her house to ask for directions to Bethlehem. They invited her to join them, but she refused because she was too busy with housework. Later, she regretted her decision and set out with a bag of gifts to find the Christ child. She never found him, so she continues to travel the world every year, leaving treats for good children and coal for naughty ones. Several notable modern works use the phrase to

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). Later, she regretted her decision and set out

The most iconic "proper" stories associated with this phrase include: 1. The Legend of La Befana ( La Befana vien di notte )