The weirdest ways to spend Christmas in Europe - from burning a goat to holy sand sculptures
If you're bored of turkey, tinsel and our festive traditions, there are European destinations where you can experience a very ...
Goat burning and fancy dress: Experience the weirdest Christmases in Europe
From warding off bad spirits by dressing up as furry beasts, to burning effigies of giant goats – some of these real life ...
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How a Tale of Demonic Possession Predicted the Decline of an Early Medieval Empire
A new book examines the rise and fall of the Carolingian dynasty, discussing how people across social classes understood the ...
Krampus Run goes ahead despite storms on the coast
Weather warnings and Storm Darragh failed to damped the spirits of those who turned out to see the 10th annual Whitby Krampus Run festival. The celebration of festive folklore is an interpretation of ...
Whitby Krampus Run festival returns for 10th year
A celebration of festive folklore is set to take over Whitby this weekend for the 10th annual Krampus run. In an ...