Great reminder, CJ. I once on "this" day stepped out and nearly killed a chocolate one that a friendly, unknown neighbor put on our doormat! To bringing joy and helping one another...
This was interesting. It's also interesting since Lisca mention in Holland yesterday was Sinterklaas. I wonder if those are related to the same thing? It's dark and lightly snowing at my house. :(
I would say yes. In other parts of Germany, December 5 is Krampusnacht when Krampus (Knecht Ruprecht) visit the naughty children. The naughties get a switch and coal in their shoes. If they've been very naughty, Krampus stuffs them in a sack and sometimes eats them!
Great reminder, CJ. I once on "this" day stepped out and nearly killed a chocolate one that a friendly, unknown neighbor put on our doormat!
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This was interesting. It's also interesting since Lisca mention in Holland yesterday was Sinterklaas. I wonder if those are related to the same thing? It's dark and lightly snowing at my house. :(
ReplyDeleteI would say yes. In other parts of Germany, December 5 is Krampusnacht when Krampus (Knecht Ruprecht) visit the naughty children. The naughties get a switch and coal in their shoes. If they've been very naughty, Krampus stuffs them in a sack and sometimes eats them!
DeleteSaint NIcholas, Sinterklaas, Santa Claus - all shapes and sizes.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget Kris Kringle
DeleteGood 'ole Krampus! (I can't imagine scaring littles with this tradition....)
ReplyDeleteSanta was scary enough
DeleteCountries have different customs and traditions.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this video.
All the best Jan
Always interesting to learn other customs and traditions
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