Francesca, the idea of traditions blending like reluctant dance partners is something to think about the next time I light a menorah near a Christmas tree. Do you ever wonder if Lucia and Lussi sit around comparing notes? I’d bet the donkey and the Wild Hunt have stories to tell :)
Ahah I very much like that idea - my young self would have loved for them to join forces! Lucia delivers gifts while Lussi scares the hell out of everyone who isn’t in their bed
It's always interesting to read non-obvious threads about religion. What is the significance of the 'yes' for Lucia? Is it continuing to embrace Christianity despite her trials?
It is to me! I guess it has to do with the theme of faith which is particularly strong in Christianity - sometimes I think that having been exposed to so many of these stories in childhood (through Catholic teachings in my case) makes us lose touch with their naked horror frankly 😅
Francesca, the idea of traditions blending like reluctant dance partners is something to think about the next time I light a menorah near a Christmas tree. Do you ever wonder if Lucia and Lussi sit around comparing notes? I’d bet the donkey and the Wild Hunt have stories to tell :)
Ahah I very much like that idea - my young self would have loved for them to join forces! Lucia delivers gifts while Lussi scares the hell out of everyone who isn’t in their bed
It's always interesting to read non-obvious threads about religion. What is the significance of the 'yes' for Lucia? Is it continuing to embrace Christianity despite her trials?
It is to me! I guess it has to do with the theme of faith which is particularly strong in Christianity - sometimes I think that having been exposed to so many of these stories in childhood (through Catholic teachings in my case) makes us lose touch with their naked horror frankly 😅