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St. Nick and Company
December 7, 2012
Shmutzli
Yesterday was St. Nicholas Day, celebrated by many around the world. Santa Lucia and others are identified with the holiday of Christmas. These folk tales are grounded in the old religion of Europe. They make for beautiful images and stories, passed down for generations.
Santa with gifts
Kings of Orient Are
Father Christmas
Winter Spirits
ChristKind
When you factor in that The Virgin of Guadalupe has her day on 12 Dec, then Sta. Lucia on the 13 Dec, Saint’s-a Poppin!!! Get ready to rock and roll with all the winter deities, because here they come. They often have a train associated with them, except for the Virg, who arrives on a surfboard. She will be featured on 12 Dec.
Train to winter
Winter Wonderland
Winter
May the darkest time of the year allow reflection, depth and rebirth in your lives. Merry Solstice!
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What a fun & informative piece! I had no idea there were so many winter solstice / Christmas deities, saints, & spirits association with the season. Love the images you included, too! 🙂
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Thanks, these were taken last year at a great exhibit daan taan Pittsburgh.
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Those are great images, Pamela! I didn’t know there were so many Saints’ days in December!
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Virgin of Guadalupe,next week..get back Santa Lucia, the Virg is coming to town.
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That sounds like a lot more fun than Christmas.. and less stressful.. puts a different spin on Xmas
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