South Tyrolean Branzoll Once every winter, several townships and villages in South Tyrol celebrate the ancient winter tradition of Nikolaus and Krampus. The celebration predates the Council of Trento (1545-1563) and probably the very early Crusades when, after 1095 A.D., Christians and Muslims fought over the Holy Land and the Spice Trade. Several Crusades were … Continue reading SOUTH TYROLEAN KRAMPUS AND NIKOLAUS – SAINT NICHOLAS OF MYRA, OF BARI, OF MANHATTAN AND LANCASTER, PENSYLVANIA