Krampus, the Yule Cat and Other Spirits of Christmas

An original author’s coloring book inspired by the Christmas traditions of the peoples of Europe and Russia! Immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of winter holidays with this art book from the series «Fantasy Worlds». Santa Claus and Father Frost... are undoubtedly beloved, but they are far from being the only New Year’s wizards. A whole procession of Christmas spirits will parade before you: kind-hearted wizards who bring gifts, their sinister companions ready to punish disobedient children, as well as amazing folkloric beings, which often predate the holiday itself. You will learn something new about the mystical pre-New Year weeks: what rituals and attributes of Christmas are known since pre-Christian times, why it is customary to go caroling and dress up in December, and how dark forces are connected with the arrival of the new year. In anticipation of the brightest and merriest days of winter, color in the extraordinary Christmas processions, the wonderful deeds of saints and wizards, as well as the antics of mischievous spirits. Create your unique fantasy world! • 12 colored pages contain author illustrations and interesting facts about Christmas celebrations among various peoples of Europe and Russia. • The coloring images – strip and double-page illustrations of high detail – are supplemented with information about each character of the Christmas bestiary. • The enlarged format provides space for creativity. • Super-thick offset paper is suitable for all artistic materials – from colored pencils and markers to watercolor and gouache paints. No bleeding or smudging. Yaroslav Bogorodskaya/Vanengriyarr – a Moscow-based illustrator and graphic artist. She illustrates books, creates covers for music albums, and works on the scenography of concert events. She conjures magic using both traditional techniques and digital technologies.