Christmas Lore: Weird Traditions and Superstitions
We could discuss the the psychology of Christmas and its significance for days on end. For now, though, let's just agree that it is a very important moment in our lives, both from a spiritual and a calendaristic point of view. As such, like many…
Names for Santa Claus Around the World
There are many names for Santa Claus, no matter which one, he us known around the world for bringing toys for good girls and boys. Every culture and nearly every language have their own unique names for Santa Claus. Here we will cover just a…
Spookiest ‘Santas’ from Around the World
While most Santa Claus figures are jolly, happy souls there happen to be several countries that feature more sinister-type Christmas Characters. Here is a series of festive cards featuring of some of the more odd, interesting and outright Spooky 'Santas' that are common in a…
Going Away for Christmas isn’t for Everyone
In December 2016, we decided to go away for Christmas to try and catch some winter sun. Our son was coming up for three years of age and we figured it would be the last chance we had before he would start fretting about Santa…