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This week on Generation X Paranormal, Logan & Nicole unwrap the darker side of the holidays with Rissa Miller — author, storyteller, editor, herbalist, and expert in folklore and myth. Together, they explore holiday cryptids, Christmas monsters, and the strange legends that come alive when the nights grow long.

🔍 In this episode you’ll hear:

• The eerie origins of Krampus, the goat-footed punisher of naughty children.
• Iceland’s fearsome Yule Cat and the grisly tradition that inspired it.
• The mischievous Gryla & Yule Lads, and other European creatures haunting winter folklore.
• How ancient midwinter festivals gave rise to tales of ghosts, goblins, and gift-stealing beasts.
• Why these myths persist — and what they reveal about humanity’s relationship with fear, faith, and celebration.

✨ Why you’ll love this episode:
It’s cozy fireside storytelling meets chilling folklore. If you love cryptids, cultural history, and the supernatural twist behind beloved holidays, this one’s for you. Rissa brings centuries of myth to life, proving that even the most festive traditions have a shadow side.

📚 About Rissa Miller

Rissa Miller is a writer, folklorist, and editor whose work blends herbalism, storytelling, and history. She has been featured in multiple publications and lectures frequently on mythology, ghost stories, and ancient seasonal traditions.
 👉 Visit Rissa at 

https://www.teaandsmoke.com/

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