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Fright Before Christmas : Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts by Jeff Belanger (2023, Hardcover)
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Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. The Fright Before Christmas will delve into the folklore of Krampus and his friends with the elf-like Tomten and the goblinesque Karakoncolas.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRed Wheel/Weiser
ISBN-101637480156
ISBN-139781637480151
eBay Product ID (ePID)20068274587
Product Key Features
Book TitleFright before Christmas : Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts
Number of Pages200 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFolklore & Mythology, Supernatural, Europe / General
Publication Year2023
IllustratorYes, Reed, Terry
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Social Science, History
AuthorJeff Belanger
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight19 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2023-930506
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
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 Decimal394.2663
SynopsisStep 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 NumberGT4985.B455 2023
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- Nov 08, 2024
good scary Christmas book
It is a good book that tells the scary fairytales related to the winter holiday season.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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