So, in this poll I'm pleased that "Belsnickling" tied for the highest number of votes in the question of which Olde Tyme Christmas tradition to revive.

What I can't remember is whether I've posted the sort-of rant that runs through my head whenever I see the yearly round of Christmas specials that revolve around whether kids believe in Santa, or whether I've just thought it.

In any case, it centers on why I think Belsnickling is an important social phenomenon, and our society would be more just if we brought it back in some form. But maybe we should take out the combination of rock-throwing and alchohol, for public safety reasons ("Toys for Tots" and "The Angel Tree" projects are pale, thin shadows of social justice. Belsnickling is the same but with Direct Action thrown into the mix).


Would any of you be interested in seeing such a post, here (it would involve long quotes from a single book to illustrate my point)?

And a related question:

• Part A: Should I make a dedicated "Folklore" filter, for my f'list, specifically for things like this (and Mother Goose, and Grimms', etc.)?


• Part B: Would you like to be on such a filter?