In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to ...
Coming across the name “Krampus” years ago made Tania Yager curious. The horned, anthropomorphic figure of central European folklore is known as a counterpart to Saint Nicholas, one who punishes ...
11. The modern Christmas tree tradition began in Germany in the 16th century. 12. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert ...
If you were in Germany, or the Netherlands, or Switzerland on Dec. 6, you might have started the day eagerly looking for your shoes.
The Real Santa Claus Was Greek: How Saint Nicholas of Myra Became the World’s Most Famous Gift-Giver
Turkey – 9 December 2025 – While children around the world eagerly await Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, few realize that the ...
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