Why Monsters Haunt Christmas in Europe But Not America - Quartz

We love Europe and its rich culture and history. We also love the forthrightness of the European approach to Christmas. Forget telling children to behave or Santa will leave coal in their stockings. Try instead the threat of a Yuletide demon carrying off the naughty children and making a meal of them. Then there’s Santa’s Devilish Little Helper, the Belznickel. Grown ups essentially use this charming beastie to terrify their wayward children into behaving lest they be carried off to a hellish realm. Since we’ve set the tone now, why not settle in and Enjoy A Fortean-Flavored Christmas With These Movies! A perfect touch for those of us for whom the endless barrage of commercialism and sweetness makes us go "Humbug!" (CM)

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