In the Belsnickel’s world, Christmas shouldn’t be so enjoyable for the naughty kids. He comes at night, dressed in dirty … Continue reading
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In my mind’s eye, the fanciful events depicted in Der Belsnickel Suite portray two special days on a family farm … Continue reading
Yes! Kick Santa to the curb and turn Belsknickel loose upon the land. For more ‘Ask A PA Dutchman’ episodes … Continue reading
I came across this Belsnickel story on the Appalachian Lifestyles blog by Matthew Burns. He was gracious enough to grant … Continue reading

→ Is He Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle or Pelznickel? Santa Klaus is exhausted. Perhaps it’s time for him … Continue reading
The sound is not that great but this clip is very informative and well worth watching if you want to learn … Continue reading
→ Belsnickle Santa of yesteryear was not so jolly – The Herald-Dispatch More details here on the legendary Belsnickel. I … Continue reading
→ This and That — The history of Santa Claus – Delphos Herald Belsnickel came from Pelz Nichol, stemming from … Continue reading
→ Old-fashioned Christmas in Lehigh County offers look at Pennsylvania German life in 1842 – lehighvalleylive.com Saturday, December 6: 1:00 … Continue reading
→ Friends of Hopewell Furnace celebrate “Bill of Rights Day” – Berks Mont News The Friends of Hopewell Furnace invite … Continue reading