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The Epiphany: Legendary In Italy

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Read the two passages on two festivals around the world. Then, do the exercise for each passage.
Reading Text 1: Epiphany
1 On January 6th, a festival called "The Epiphany" is celebrated in Italy. The celebration is all about a good witch called "La Befana" who comes around on that day putting candy in your socks--but of course, only if you leave your socks hanging beside the fireplace.
2 "The Epiphany" celebrates the three wise men who made the journey to visit the baby Jesus. The legend begins as the Magi (or the three kings or three wise men) were on their journey to bring presents for baby Jesus. On their way, they asked an old woman for food and drink, but the woman refused, and the Magi kept on walking. A while after they had gone,
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