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Originally Posted by bloody_ribcut
thunder
whats the story behind getiing coals in your stalking?
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It comes from the story of La Befana, the woman who refused to go and see the baby Jesus at first, then saw the star. She gathered toys of her dead children and went to find him, but couldn't. The story says she still searches today, but cannot find him. On Jan 5th and 6th, she wanders, searching. On the nway, she leaves toys for good children and coal for bad children.
Where did the current interpretation of Father Christmas come from? (Red attire, white beard etc.)