Belsnickles by Teresa Kogut Patriotic Berry trees

Berry trees

Light Khaki

Clearly a nice witch

and evergreens

with the gigantic bird keeping watch over the scene (and the cat in the tree

Belsnickles by Teresa Kogut Patriotic Berry treesWhat exactly is a Belsnickle? According to Mr. Google, the Belsnickel is thought to be a companion or servant of Saint Nicholas. He travels alone and visits homes a week or two before Christmas, to see if the children deserve treats for good behavior, or discipline for bad behavior. If you're good, he brings pocketfuls of candies, nuts and cakes for you. This Belsnickle trio carries the goods in pouches (and maybe a backpack on that middle guy). I'm