In our holiday special, Sammy shares a tale that would scare even the Grinch away: Krampus and Frau Perchta. As the bottle is passed, the ladies festively rename themselves, microwave their wine, and decide to visit Ohio. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!

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Gore, violence

Today's Sources Include:

“Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil Who Punishes Naughty Children.” By Becky Little History.com 

“The Austrian Tradition of the Krampus” https://www.christmasmarketsaustria.com/krampus.php

"Krampus" by Amy Tikkanen from Encyclopedia Britannica

“The Story of Krampus: Origins and evolution of Krampus” from https://fearcolumbus.com/krampus/the-story-of-krampus/

“Like Krampus? Then You’ll LOVE Frau Perchta the Christmas Witch” by Alex Matsuo from The Spooky Stuff

“Frau Perchta: The Midwinter Goddess” by BackAlley Alchemist from Medium

“Fearsome Frau Perchta Is an Ancient Alpine Winter Goddess” by Victoria Linchong from Atlas Obscura

“Frau Perchta, Terrifying Christmas Witch” from https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/#:~:text=According%20to%20Linda%20Raedisch%2C%20the,of%20iron%2C%20dressed%20in%20rags%2C

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