In this weeks episode, Shelby and Charlie take a stroll through the dreadful winter wonderland that is the lore and legend of Krampus, the "dark" alter persona of St Nicholas. Come with us as we explore the origins of Krampus, the relation to, and story of, St Nicholas, and how Krampus became so popularized on a global scale. This episode is full of holiday cheer, delight, plenty of jokes, and some secrets...

Opening music licensed from Peder B. Helland

Song: Strange Wind

Album: It's Halloween

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus

https://www.byerschoice.com/christmas-traditions/krampus

https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54184/8-legendary-monsters-christmas

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/12/131217-krampus-christmas-santa-devil/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/austria/12024686/Austrian-town-reassures-asylum-seekers-over-unusual-Christmas-tradition.html

https://www.thelocal.de/20191206/15915