Winter traditions are much broader and more complex than only Santa! Many of these traditions, like Krampus, focused on getting children to behave and stay safe during long, dangerous winter months. Some, like the Kukeri of Bulgaria, were to scare away evil spirits to begin the new year. Other traditions acknowledged the spirit of winter, like the Cailleach or Perchta-- winter goddesses that represent the end of the year cycle and the end of the female life cycle in general. 

Add to these traditions the pop culture references of our modern time in the form of movies and shows that we watch each year-- family traditions that began with love and silliness. The Grinch, Home Alone, The Grizwalds-- all fun ways to encounter the holiday.

Grumpus allows us to explore the variety of stories and traditions of winter!
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