Christmas is 295 days away.. but the spirit of Krampusnacht is hitting a little early this year.
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Jupiter and Saturn align.. the darkest day before the sun, and son, rise on Christmas
The Jupiter and Saturn alignment could not have come at a more appropriate time according to the gazers of the stars.. astrologers have looked to this conjunction as a massive moment in human history.
Biblical scholars have equally paused at the magnificence of this time in their worldview. And while the wonders of the heavens made us wonder, a volcano came to life on earth.
So let’s light the Yule log, and travel back in history. After all, Christmas is a time of the paranormal, the ghostly, and the macabre.
Continue readingThe hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight
As this post is written, there are only 5 days left until Christmas. That is four shopping days. four/five food prep days.. Six stressful days of work, COVID-19 fears, and also wrapping. Santa can’t do it all, after all..
So we travel back in time and see headlines of the past… headlines of tumult and hope.
And you can decide.. Are you the kind of person who signs, who sees miracles. Or do you believe that people just get lucky…
Continue readingOnly in 2020: Santa dying from COVID-19!
Only in 2020! A British ad depicts Santa dying of COVID-19
Continue readingOh Little Star of Bethlehem, appearing for the first time since the Middle Ages
By now you have heard the word: During the upcoming winter solstice, Jupiter and Saturn will line up to create
Continue readingThe Krampus run in Williamsport and the brief history of Krampusnacht
Williamsport tonight had a successful running of the Krampi!
Krampusnacht has been around since the 17 century, and was traditionally a nice ushering in of the Feast of St. Nicholas a day later on December 6..
A brief history of the lure of Krampus!
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