Befana the New Year, called Giubiana in Northern Italy, with clear Celtic origins. Italian anthropologists Claudia and Luigi Manciocco, in their book "Una casa senza porte" ("A House without Doors") trace Befana's origins back to Neolithic beliefs and practices. The team of anthropologists also wrote about Befana as a figure that evolved into a goddess associated with fertility and agriculture. Befana also maintains many similarities with Perchta and her Pre-Christian Alpine traditions. The Befana is celebrated throughout all of Italy, and has become a national icon. In the regions of the Marches, Umbria and Latium, her figure is associated with the
Christmas in France presents in their place. Presents are traditionally small enough to fit in the shoes; candy, money or small toys. Some typical French Christmas food include: Traditional French Christmas food includes a lot of meats (Ham, Turkey, Chicken and Beef) with sides like mashed potatoes, beans, salad, peas and carrots. Soup and bread is also very popular. Deserts include Yule log cake, cupcakes, muffins and other cakes along with small sweet and chocolate candies. Decorating for Christmas is very common in France. Many households, public spaces and businesses are decorated with lights and Christmas trees. Advent wreaths (Couronnes de l'Avent) are