Storytellers of Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays 🎊 🇮🇹 La Befana from Italy: a good-natured witch who was following the star to the birthsite of Christ, only to arrive too late. Now, she visits homes on the eve of the Epiphany in search of baby Jesus and leaves gifts in his honor for all the children. Buon Natale! 🇳🇴 Norway’s Fjøsnissen aka “Barn Santa”: children give thanks by leaving a bowl of porridge in their hayloft on Christmas Eve, and he will guard their family farm for the year. If not, he may serve up some holiday mischief! God jul! 🇬🇧 Father Christmas from the UK: closest association to Santa Claus, he has a long white beard and dresses in long green robes as he delivers holiday cheer to all. 🇫🇷 Père Noël of France: families burn a traditional Yule log in anticipation of his arrival, when he will leave presents and treats. Joyeux Noël! 🇯🇵 Japan’s New Year tradition: cranes are a symbol of longevity and most commonly made from washi, a form of Japanese paper. T...