Christmas Witch Archive

On Christmas Eve, the mummers - in creepy garments and led by Perchta go around the whole district dancing widly and making much noise.

Perchta: Evil Witch Of The Alps – An Old Tradition That Still Continues

AncientPages.com | December 15, 2019

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ancient legends of Perchta (also known as Berchta or Berta) are native to Austria, especially Salzburg, and the Alpine regions of Switzerland, and

the Jolasveinar (also called Icelandic Yule Lads

Christmas Traditions

Gryla: Cannibalistic, Evil Troll And Her Sons ‘Yule Lads’ – In Icelandic Folklore

AncientPages.com | December 11, 2019

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Icelandic mythology, Gryla (Grýla) is a giantess living in Iceland's mountains. In Snorre Sturluson's Prose Edda, from the 13th century, she is

Ancient Traditions And Customs

Beautiful Legend Of La Befana – Witch Who Delivers Gifts To Children In Italy On Epiphany – Twelve Days After Christmas

AncientPages.com | December 3, 2017

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In most countries, children await the arrival of St. Nicolaus or Santa Claus, who will bring them gifts. In Italy, children eagerly count the