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ISBN
9781637480151
Book Title
Fright before Christmas : Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts
Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser
Item Length
7.5 in
Publication Year
2023
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes, Reed, Terry
Item Height
0.8 in
Author
Jeff Belanger
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science, History
Topic
Folklore & Mythology, Supernatural, Europe / General
Item Weight
19 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
200 Pages
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Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN-10
1637480156
ISBN-13
9781637480151
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20068274587

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Book Title
Fright before Christmas : Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Folklore & Mythology, Supernatural, Europe / General
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes, Reed, Terry
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science, History
Author
Jeff Belanger
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
19 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
6 in

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LCCN
2023-930506
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
" The Fright Before Christmas is an informative romp through holiday history, revealing not only the whens but also the whys of cherished winter celebrations." --Foreword Reviews, " The Fright Before Christmas is an informative romp through holiday history, revealing not only the whens but also the whys of cherished winter celebrations." --Foreword Reviews "A well-researched and fun look at holiday traditions around the world." --Library Journal "Belanger also wanders into the more obscure corners of dark Christmas lore, exploring the stories of 'dirty Santa' Belsnickel (as seen on The Office ), Iceland's trouble-making Yule Lads, and France's cleaver-wielding 'Father Whipper.' The Fright Before Christma s will serve as welcome inspiration for lovers of the macabre who relish the threat implicit in Santa's nice and naughty lists." --Jay Gabler, arts and entertainment reporter, Duluth News Tribune
Dewey Decimal
394.2663
Synopsis
Step into the dark roots of Christmas past where the Krampus punishes the bad boys and girls. Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. There was a time in the late 1800s when people sent Krampus cards, not holiday greetings. There are other violent and dangerous monsters from all over northern climes who have been hunting naughty children for centuries. From shapeshifters to mountain trolls, to elves, to heavy-handed cohorts of Saint Nicholas, the Christmas holiday has been filled with ghosts and monsters ready to dole out punishment to those who need it. The Fright Before Christmas will delve into the folklore of Krampus and his friends with the elf-like Tomten and the goblinesque Karakoncolas. The Belsnickel is ready to hit us with his switch of sticks and Gryla may drag you back to her mountain lair. And watch out for the Yule Cat ready to pounce! These are just a few of the yuletide beasties coming for us in The Fright Before Christmas in the hope they can save us from ourselves. The folklore roots of Christmas under its many other guises (Yule, the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia) is examined in a different, darker light. The Winter Solstice is a time to be afraid. It's the shortest day of the year. The longest night. In some parts of the world, the sun doesn't rise at all. It's dark, and we have to wonder if the sun will ever come back at all. Christmas has always been creepy and with The Fright Before Christmas you'll see the other side. This is a book for everyone who loves a little darkness around the holidays. Be good or the Krampus will get you!, Bronze Winner for Popular Culture, Foreword INDIEs Step into the dark roots of Christmas past where the Krampus punishes the bad boys and girls. Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. There was a time in the late 1800s when people sent Krampus cards, not holiday greetings. There are other violent and dangerous monsters from all over northern climes who have been hunting naughty children for centuries. From shapeshifters to mountain trolls, to elves, to heavy-handed cohorts of Saint Nicholas, the Christmas holiday has been filled with ghosts and monsters ready to dole out punishment to those who need it. The Fright Before Christmas will delve into the folklore of Krampus and his friends with the elf-like Tomten and the goblinesque Karakoncolas. The Belsnickel is ready to hit us with his switch of sticks and Gryla may drag you back to her mountain lair. And watch out for the Yule Cat ready to pounce! These are just a few of the yuletide beasties coming for us in The Fright Before Christmas in the hope they can save us from ourselves. The folklore roots of Christmas under its many other guises (Yule, the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia) is examined in a different, darker light. The Winter Solstice is a time to be afraid. It's the shortest day of the year. The longest night. In some parts of the world, the sun doesn't rise at all. It's dark, and we have to wonder if the sun will ever come back at all. Christmas has always been creepy and with The Fright Before Christmas you'll see the other side. This is a book for everyone who loves a little darkness around the holidays. Be good or the Krampus will get you!
LC Classification Number
GT4985.B455 2023

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    good scary Christmas book

    It is a good book that tells the scary fairytales related to the winter holiday season.

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