Christmas stories and legends
Once upon a time... Christmas stories
As the Christmas holidays have just ended, we want eternal magic, which is passed on from generation to generation. We are talking about Christmas stories and traditions! Today, we are taking you on a world tour of legends related to December 25.
The Grinch
A character invented by the writer Theodor Seuss Geisel, the Grinch lugs around his bad mood as Christmas approaches. This bushy green character has only one goal: to ruin Christmas. Neither one nor two, he disguises himself as an old red bearded man and steals Christmas, just that. Obviously, things are not going as planned...
The book to read: How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
Le Père Fouettard
Attention, children's worst nightmare is called Father Fouettard. He accompanies Santa Claus and Saint-Nicolas and threatens to carry the naughty little children in his big bag. In some traditions, he distributes pieces of charcoal to children who have not been good. Today, we talk less about him, especially to toddlers, nightmares guaranteed...
The book to read: Père Fouettard and Saint-Nicolas, published by Grain de sable
Saint-Nicolas
In some European countries, there is such an important character as Santa Claus: Saint-Nicolas. Traditionally, on the night of the first weekend in December, this old man, whose faithful steed is a donkey, brings sweets and small gifts to well-behaved children. It is celebrated in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Belgium, Belgium, Belgium, in Hungary, in Hungary, in Hungary, in Hungary, in Hungary, in Hungary, in Italy, in Italy, in Luxembourg, in the Netherlands, in Poland, in Switzerland, in Switzerland, and in Russia.
The book to read: Saint-Nicolas, who is this one? by Haes Ian and Bellière Charlotte.
Saint Lucia
Celebrated on December 13 in Sweden, this holiday marks the beginning of Advent. Saint Lucia leads a singing procession, a candle in her hand to light up the falling night. Spectators listen to these sweet and melodious carols, marvel at the bright candles and the magic of Christmas happens...
The book to read: 24 Christmas stories around the world by Judith Bouilloc
We hope you had a great holiday season, let's rock 2023!
The Charlie Crane Team
