Vinotok
The Celebration of the Coming of the New

    Years ago in Pagan Culture during the harvest moon they had a festival, called Vinotok.  This festival symbolized the coming of the new and the passing of the old.  The Character of the grump symbolized the cleansing of this festival.  So by burning the grump you are cleansing yourself.  You also may burn things that have brought you trouble throughout the year.


This photo is how many people see Vinotok.  Its a fantastic, tripped out festival.
This is what Crested Butte is all about.


This is what remains of the Grump.  With him being gone a brand new day will come.


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