Krampus: The History and Legacy of the Mythological Figure Who Punishes Children during the Christmas Season

The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil 9781627310413

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The Osiris Myth: The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt’s Most Important Mythological Legend

*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents Afri

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'Tis the Season Christmas Crochet 9781640251267, 9781640250925

Decorate your home this Christmas with 23 festive designs. Ornaments, garlands, afghans, pillows, angels, snowmen, gift-

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The Apache Scouts: The History and Legacy of the Native Scouts Used During the Indian Wars

*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of Apache scouts written by other soldiers *Includes online resources and a biblio

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Medieval Ireland: The History and Legacy of the Irish during the Middle Ages

*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “Wha

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The Cathars: The History and Legacy of the Gnostic Christian Sect During the Middle Ages

*Includes pictures *Includes medieval accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includ

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Ancient Greek Technology: The History and Legacy of the Technological Advances Made in Greece during Antiquity

*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Include

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The Imperial German Army: The History and Legacy of Germany’s Armed Forces during World War I

*Includes pictures *Includes soldiers' accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *

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The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts 9781637480151, 1637480156

Step into the dark roots of Christmas past where the Krampus punishes the bad boys and girls. Christmas time is truly

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A Kosher Christmas: 'Tis the Season to be Jewish 9780813553818

Christmas is not everybody’s favorite holiday. Historically, Jews in America, whether participating in or refraining fro

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