The holidays have come and gone once more, but before we call a close to festivities until next year, how about one more holiday article? So, you think Krampus Nacht is a fun day to have fun and dress, running through the streets in large throngs of people making noise. Well … there are lotsContinueContinue reading “Watch out! Dark Christmas Traditions and Creatures from Around the World Explained by Nora B. Peevy”
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The Dark and Light Side of Christmas Tree Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy
One of our favorite American traditions is decorating our Christmas trees after Thanksgiving with lights, ornaments, garland, and tinsel… but there’s a darker story to this happy image. Before Christianity adopted the pagan practice of Christmas trees, pagans hung evergreen boughs above their doors and windows, not for a bit of festive flair, but toContinueContinue reading “The Dark and Light Side of Christmas Tree Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy”
The Elf on the Shelf Beat Krampus, by Nora B. Peevy
I never had the pleasure of being terrorized by The Elf on the Shelf, but just looking at the maniacal grin and pointy hat is enough to give me nightmares. Who wants to think about him creeping around your house, spying on you while you’re sleeping and creating havoc? Nope! Not me! I dugContinueContinue reading “The Elf on the Shelf Beat Krampus, by Nora B. Peevy”
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