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Bookmark or Share- The Misunderstood Legend of Krampus | My Merry ChristmasLike Black Pete, Krampus is misunderstood. Anciently he worked alongside St. Nicholas to ensure that good prevailed. Granted, his methods were ever more severe than Santa’s. But Nicholas was a saint – and not one who should have to handle the rebellious and unruly. The modern misunderstanding of Krampus is not new.
- The Story of Black Peter - My Merry ChristmasBy Mac Carey Before elves and eight tiny reindeer, St. Nicholas had a much more menacing assistant. Named Black Peter, this companion was the physical opposite of St. Nicholas. Tall and gaunt with a dark beard and hair, Black Peter was associated with the punitive side of Christmas. Traditionally St.…
- Gay Santas and Black Elves - My Merry ChristmasBlack Pete is black, has a big curly afro and bright red lips. Although this has been the tradition for hundreds of years folks are just now getting around to being upset about it . Just last week as Santa and his many Black Petes made their way into public celebrations up to 90 protesters were arrested — in front of the children — for ...
- Five Dying Christmas Traditions | My Merry Christmas1. Black Peter. For more than 200 years the Netherlands has kicked off their Christmas season with the festive arrival of St. Nicholas and his jovial companion, Black Peter. But in 2014 a U.N. observer declared Black Pete a racist symbol. You might as well have shot old Pete dead in the street right there.
- A Complete History of Tracking Santa Claus | My Merry ChristmasSome would call the tracking of Santa a fairly recent phenomenon. After all, you need technology to follow the Big Guy. The truth is that Santa has been anticipated and tracked for centuries. Ancient stories of La Befana (Italy), Baboushka (Russia) and Black Pete (Spain) all have elements of anticipating…
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