We conservatives may be famous for "standing athwart history, yelling stop," but there are a few traditions that aren't worth preserving -- like caganers.

Apparently, in nations with backwards cultures -- like France and Spain -- these grotesque, pooping figures are supposed to be stuck in the corners of nativity scenes for children to find.

The name of the person who came up with this stupid tradition has been lost to history, but if we had a time machine, we could go back, find him, and severely beat him about the head and shoulders with a 9 iron until he came up with a less moronic idea -- like the Pet Rock or Garbage Pail Kids.

Hat tip to Sweetness & Light for the story.