Burn My Gloom | Gift A Gloom History of Glooms: On a cold Christmas Eve in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1923 right after World War I’s finale, Will Shuster and his buddies were hanging out at the La Fonda bar. Will noticed all his buddies were in a bad mood, so he had them write down […]
14 Things to Know About Zozobra
Wondering about the origins of the Burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe? Here are 14 things to know about Zozobra, including its history, where to drop off Glooms, where the Burning of Zozobra takes place, and more. Read on! How did the burning of Zozobra start? The Burning of Zozobra was created by Will “Shus” […]
I Want My Zozobra
I want my Zozobra: MTV videos, dance parties top event’s 1980s theme Zozobra is expected to dazzle and warm a large gathering this year as the bogeyman burns away the pandemic’s lingering gloom. Loosening COVID-19 restrictions should allow a full-sized crowd to revel at the foot of the giant blazing marionette Sept. 4, unlike last […]
Travel + Leisure
Welcome to the new website!
You told us and we listened! Kiwanis creates a new Zozobra every year (more about that later!), so it was time to channel our creativity into a new website. Introducing the latest reincarnation of BurnZozobra website, our fast, flashy, fun space for all things gloomy! Thanks to the creative talents at Studio X, the cool […]
Santa Fe New Mexican Editorial
Our View: Zozobra: Giving back the best way The New Mexican The best traditions stay rooted in the past but continue to adapt to changing conditions. As Santa Fe residents have seen, the annual burning of Zozobra manages to keep things fresh while at the same time remaining true to the spirit of fun and […]
