Icelandic homes are visited by 13 Yuletide Lads with varying personality quirks. One slams doors. Another steals sausages. Think weird, seasonal Smurfs. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
If no one gives you new clothes for Christmas, a big cat will come eat you. That’s the simple, terrifying premise of this time-honored Icelandic legend. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
In Spain, Tió de Nadal—a log in a blanket—is “fed” till December 24, then ordered to poop gifts. A rare case when even good kids get squat for Christmas. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
Oaxaca, Mexico displays intricate vegetable carvings on December 23. Currently in its 121st year, the tradition (unlike its sculptures) seems imperishable. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
Once Miller Brooks emerges from a discovery stage, it launches a campaign. Fueled by insights and guided by smart media buys, the payload of ideas ascends. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
Miller Brooks wishes everyone a holiday season filled with discovery, and a New Year abundant with adventure. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
As Miller Brooks’ unofficial mascot, the rhino features in a story that describes the agency’s philosophy (and is shared in each new client’s onboarding). Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
Miller Brooks begins every new relationship by submerging itself into a client’s brand, locating hidden truths, and bringing them to the surface for study. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
In Wales, the ghost horse “Mari Lwyd” challenges homeowners to rhyme battles. It’s like caroling, crossed with hip-hop, crossed with the Kentucky Derby. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
“La Befana,” a witch who enters Italian chimneys on January 5, leaves gifts in exchange for wine, sausage and broccoli. (Witches need their folic acid.) Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
Since 1974, seasonal ads have sent Japanese families to KFC for a bucket of Christmas chicken. (Is there nothing marketing and secret spices can’t do?) Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
In Austria, St. Nick outsources discipline to Krampus, who sacks up naughty kids and hauls them away. Suddenly, getting a lump of coal doesn’t seem so bad. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
In Norway, witches will pop by on Christmas Eve to steal your home’s unattended brooms (which is precisely why prudent homeowners tuck them out of sight). Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
Each year, one Swedish city builds a giant straw goat—often burned by vandals. Maybe it’s time the goat switched from Twitter (@Gavlebocken) to Tinder? Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
Many Americans of German descent hide “Christmas pickles” on their trees. It’s considered a tradition from the old country—but no one there has heard of it. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
In Southern England, revelers encourage apple trees to grow by singing and dancing at them. If the trees aren’t incentivized, they’re at least entertained. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at https://t.co/Q1LI5ngTbW.
Our Revel for Research fundraiser is today, from 3 to 7 PM. If you’re up near Zionsville, stop by to bid in our silent auction. ( Or you could just do that online, at https://t.co/UdKf4rj5xS )
Our annual Revel for Research fundraiser is this Friday from 3 - 7 PM. Check our event page to learn more, donate, buy raffle tickets, and bid in our silent auction (now live). https://t.co/XiboUWmCHk