Join us for our first annual Christmas episode as we explore creepy holiday folklore from around the world. From St. Nicholas's dark origin, Krampus’s lashings, to the Yule Lads and their cat, discover the eerie stories behind many lesser-known folklore figures.

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Sources:

Rayborn, T. (2003). The scary book of Christmas lore: 50 terrifying yuletide tales from around the world. Cider Mill Press. 

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