❄️Winter Story❄️

Il Befano

A young fellow wrapped in a black shawl, stood crossing his legs, carrying a broomstick in his right hand and the other was placed on his left hip. He was awaiting for his perfect arrival to roam the dark streets of Seoul.

He wasn't a fan of bright, flashy lights, so he half hid his face into the darker shadows of the grey buildings nearby.

He was observing the city above the rooftop of a large grey building. From his perspective, you could tell right away the streets were becoming less crowded and quieter.

 Eventually his pose as well as his glance begin to faded. That's when he decided to head out.

 He carefully lifted, then placed the broomstick beneath the cold ground, which followed by placing himself on his broom and rode off.

He had no time to waste. Epiphany was tomorrow so that meant he had so much to prepare for the holiday. In a blink of an eye, he flew directly towards his home.

Upon arriving at the entrance of his home, The young befano immediately jumped off his broomstick, then went straight to working on delivering presents and candy for the children. 

After completing his task, he noticed how his floor could use a good sweep, so he pulled out his broom and began sweeping all the dirt away.

Being a housekeeper wasn't a big deal for him, after all tidying a home meant way more than just keeping clean. It meant sweeping out the problems of the old year to welcome a fresh new year start.

Before he was about to take off ( or fly off ), He double checked his home making sure everything was tidy and organized.

But then....He realized something. Which was he almost forgot to cover himself in soot so that when he climbs down the chimneys of homes nobody would recognize him.

Of course, if anyone dared to sneak a glimpse of Il Befano, he'll smacked you with his broom. In reality, he would only playfully sharp thump you on your back.

He let out a small laughter, at the thought of anyone devious enough to see his true appearance. Although thoughts of red wine and food left for him at the chimneys as he filled the children's stocking with candy and presents filled his mind.

Satisfied with his home, He flew off into the dark sky. Searching the homes of children.