The Urn of Fate is brought out on Christmas Eve.  It holds a wrapped present for everyone.  The mother tries her luck first, then the others in turn.  If you get a present with your name on it, you keep it; otherwise, you put it back and try again.  Italian children also put out shoes or stockings to receive presents on Epiphany.  Their gift-giver, Befana, rides through the air and slips down the chimney to deliver presents.