#1 2007-11-07 09:54:14
Childrens Advent calendars that's what!
The cartoon calendar shows Fritz Haarmann, who murdered 24 young men and boys in the 1920s, lurking under a tree with a hatchet next to the door for December 1. Below him, Santa Claus hands out presents to children in a festive-looking Hanover.
See the calendar here
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#2 2007-11-07 10:34:30
It makes sense to me - All things considered.
In Germany, he appeared as Weihnachtsmann, in England as Father Christmas, and in France as Pere Noel. In areas where St. Nicholas was still seen as a gift-giver, he developed a host of other characters as helpers. Two of his most famous helpers were Knecht Ruprecht and the Belsnickle. Depending on the location, they were either helpers or St. Nicholas himself, but in all cases they were fearsome characters. It was not only their duty to reward good children but also to punish naughty ones.
Knecht Ruprecht, meaning Servant Rupert, was also known by other names, such as Black Peter, so called because he delivered presents down the chimney for St. Nicholas and became blackened from the soot. In some places the image of St. Nicholas merged with Knecht Ruprecht to form Ru Klaus, meaning Rough Nicholas, so named because of his rugged appearance; Aschen Klaus, meaning Ash Nicholas because he carried a sack of ashes and a bundle of switches; and Pelznickle, meaning Furry Nicholas, referring to his fur-clad appearance. The Pelznickle was also known as the Rider of the White Horse, which was one of the names given to the Nordic god Odin. This name indicates the northern influence in these legends, and shows that the debased god was still alive in the folk beliefs that had been suppressed by Christianity.
Yeah, sorry; But, it's from GeoShitty.
Post-Script: With added image goodness . . .
". . . and Pelznickle, meaning Furry Nicholas . . ."
Hi, Dusty!
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#3 2007-11-07 10:54:37
Fuck Christmas.
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#4 2007-11-07 11:00:18
Decadence wrote:
It makes sense to me - All things considered.
In Germany, he appeared as Weihnachtsmann, in England as Father Christmas, and in France as Pere Noel. In areas where St. Nicholas was still seen as a gift-giver, he developed a host of other characters as helpers. Two of his most famous helpers were Knecht Ruprecht and the Belsnickle. Depending on the location, they were either helpers or St. Nicholas himself, but in all cases they were fearsome characters. It was not only their duty to reward good children but also to punish naughty ones.
Knecht Ruprecht, meaning Servant Rupert, was also known by other names, such as Black Peter, so called because he delivered presents down the chimney for St. Nicholas and became blackened from the soot. In some places the image of St. Nicholas merged with Knecht Ruprecht to form Ru Klaus, meaning Rough Nicholas, so named because of his rugged appearance; Aschen Klaus, meaning Ash Nicholas because he carried a sack of ashes and a bundle of switches; and Pelznickle, meaning Furry Nicholas, referring to his fur-clad appearance. The Pelznickle was also known as the Rider of the White Horse, which was one of the names given to the Nordic god Odin. This name indicates the northern influence in these legends, and shows that the debased god was still alive in the folk beliefs that had been suppressed by Christianity.
Yeah, sorry; But, it's from GeoShitty.
Post-Script: With added image goodness . . .
". . . and Pelznickle, meaning Furry Nicholas . . ."
http://regmedia.co.uk/2007/06/28/cat_furry.jpg
Hi, Dusty!
Hey Dec!
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#5 2007-11-07 11:48:18
Roger_That wrote:
Fuck Christmas.
My sentiments exactly. Another fucking excuse for corporate America to butt fuck the moronic consumer into another level of debt.
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#6 2012-12-22 19:59:22
Happy Holidays!
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#7 2012-12-22 21:00:52
choad wrote:
Happy Holidays!
That made me spit Cheetos out.
Joy to the world.
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