Befana rides into Piazza Navona

(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 6 - The Befana, the mythical witch who traditionally brings sweet treats to good children and coal to naughty ones on Epiphany Day, flew into Rome's iconic Piazza Navona on a broom set up by the fire brigade on Monday.
    The hag who usually delights Italian kids with chocolate and other dainties, was greeted by, among others, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri who said "we can all do with some sweetmeats and even some coal, we can all always do better".
    Firefighters 'saved' the Befana form the Borromini terrace on Sant'Agnese in Agone, the main church in the Roman square that is filled with festive rides and stands at Christmas and New year. (ANSA).