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BellaOnline Editor Chipmunk
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Yes December is such a lovely month Susan. With the whole of Advent and all its traditions, as well as St. Nicholas and Weihnachten/Christmas, two completely separate and different celebrations, there is so much to enjoy in all of them. They certainly brighten up a dark month.
St. Nicholas at the beginning of December with the Saint�s attendants Zwarte Piet in Holland, and amongst others in the different regions of Germany Knecht Ruprecht, and of course not forgetting Krampus in Austria who is not really one of St. Nick�s helpers more a �free agent in mischief making�, is such a fun time for children��as well as for those who were once children! 
While the Christmas celebration with Christkind (Christ Child) and Santa Claus is concentrated on family, friends and traditions, religious and secular, and is such a lovely time.
Having always been used to the �hurly burly, panic and stress� of the season this way doesn�t seem as commercial, and somehow the whole month is seems more peaceful, contemplative, and atmospheric.
Francine A. McKenna - German Culture Editor German Culture Site - German Culture Facebook Avatar: HOHENZOLLERNBRÃœCKE Cologne with CATHEDRAL and LUDWIG MUSEUM. The Bridge a symbol of how Germany was rebuilt after WWII, it was left in ruins, the Cathedral with roots in the 13th century represents the country's history, Museum of Modern Art the present day.
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Thank you, Amy. I am glad you found the prompts fascinating.
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