Krampus-Santa Gumbo Ya Ya 2015 Holiday Edition
Who knew there are as many versions of Santa Claus and his sidekicks as there are cultures that celebrate Yuletide? From the Netherlands’ white horse called Schimmel to the donkey of France and the Angels of Czechoslovakia, the companions of St. Nicholas run the gamut from beast to celestial being to human thug, from benevolent helper to scary monster. Whatever their form and demeanor, St. Nick’s companions travel alongside him to help him get the job of gift-giving done. And as for Krampus? He is often referred to as the Christmas devil because he travels with St. Nicholas in chains and bells punishing children who have misbehaved. According to lore, the naughty children are taken away to his lair, some say to Hell itself, and crammed in cages or chained. If you are interested in the legends of both St. Nicholas and Krampus, how the two got together and what they are all about from a pagan as well as Christian perspective, then you have got to read this issue of Gumbo Ya Ya. But that's not all we have in store for you. Check out these articles:
But that's not all we have in store for you. Check out these articles:
- Winter Herbal Remedies by Mama Moon
- Homemade Herbed Petition Paper and Scented Love Ink by Bayou Basil
- Krampus: A Review by Denise Alvarado
- Prosperity Cookies by Celeste Heldstab
- A Field Guide to Santa and Friends by Denise Alvarado
- Krampus, the Sordid Tale of the Christmas Demon by Melony Malsom
- Silent night: using the dark part of the year to brighten your life by Morgan St. Knight
- Hoodoo for the Holidays by Carolina Dean
- Weird Santa Photos
And more recipes, legends and other interesting things to make your holiday season more festive.
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