John Oldani

St. Louis folklorist John Oldani has published a new book on the region's folklore and traditions, this time about the Christmas holiday.The book,…

Have you ever heard the story of the grandma who sees a young man in Dierberg's and says he reminds her of her dead grandson, then uses his sympathy to…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 22, 2013 - Whether you “warsh” or wash, drink “sodie” or soda, or take highway “farty” or forty,…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon - Whether you “warsh” or wash, drink “sodie” or soda, or take highway “farty” or forty, every St.…