Category: Christmas
Santa Claus Fortune teller From 1888
The Santa Claus Fortune Teller below was originally published in a Louisiana newspaper back in 1888. Instructions read: In the system of the astrologers, the…
Christmas Candy Recipes From 1909
Making homemade Christmas candies was a family tradition in the not so distant past, and even today there are some families that still make their…
4 Newspaper Accounts Of Krampus Celebrations
In recent years there has been a rediscovery of Krampus, but what did the people of the recent past actually think about this old crank?…
7 Popular Holly Tree Superstitions
The holly tree is one of the most magical plants a person can grow in their yard. It is steeped in ancient history and in…
Soviet Axe Is Out For Old Santa As An Evil Genius For Children
Poor Santa. Someone is always waging war against the old fella, from religious extremists to the former Soviet government to just about everyone who hates…
Santa Claus Banned Because He Isn’t In The Bible
If you think that the war on Christmas is something new, think again. This 1911 article tells of a town that had banned Old Saint…
