Tag Archives: Yule

Sinterklaas

Posted on December 28, 2011 by leafworks

Sinterklaas, Odin, Father Christmas, Sint Nicolaas, Sint Nikolaas, Kris Kringle, De Goedheiligman (The Good Holy Man), or Santa Claus, are they all one in the same? Outside of parallels to Odin, the “Santa Claus” we know today seems to be … Continue reading →

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Lady Befana

Posted on December 24, 2011 by leafworks

Lady Befana, the Italian Witch Santa  was a folkloric myth of a old woman who would travel around the countryside delivering gifts to children throughout Italy. It is believed that once long ago a woman named Befana was approached by … Continue reading →

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