so-so
A look at the darker side of Christmas in Europe including: Krampus, Santa's alter-ego St Nicholas, & how Christmas carolling from door-to-door could have developed from the originally much more sinister practice of guising.
I've always thought that the words to 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas' were a little bit sinister - demanding figgy pudding & refusing to leave until they received it - & if it did originate with guising then no wonder.
My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, Granta Publications, for the opportunity to read an ARC.
Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6665749809
Read 14th-15th Oct 2024
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