Colloquium: The 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 for the Season

The Reason for the Season

Chris Holland returns to investigate the fascinating origins of winter holiday traditions, tracing their roots to ancient rituals, seasonal changes, and cultural exchanges.

His talk will examine unusual holiday customs from around the globe and explore a colorful bestiary of Holiday creatures and characters. From Krampus to Belsnickel, feculent logs to mysterious pickles, it serves to illustrate how holidays reflect cultural values and adapt over time, blending the sacred and the whimsical.

🎟 About the Free Event

Our colloquiums are free events, open to the public, at the Manteca Library. Those of all worldviews and faiths are welcome.

Doors open at 6:45 PM and our featured talk starts at 7:00 PM sharp. We expect most Colloquiums to last until about 8:30 PM followed by mingling and cleanup.

Please use the library entrance on Center Street.

Parking is free. Some desserts may be provided. A suggested donations of $10 supports this and future events.

🍜 Dinner Before

For those interested in having dinner first, head to the GK Mongolian BBQ (1039 S Main St) prior to the event.

People typically arrive around 5:30 and leave at 6:30 to start setting up at the Manteca Library.