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).
In Italian, "" simply means "at night". While not a single specific story itself, the phrase is central to several famous Italian tales, legends, and literary works. Di notte
This is a classic Italian fairy tale collected by in his famous work, Italian Folktales . This is the most famous association for Italians