This is the first episode in our run of Christmas related stories and we begin with the Krampus.

Written and read by Elliot Randall Wood, Head Curator of Alexander Maberry's Museum of Strange Things, this ancient fable tells the tale of a creature as old as evil itself who, when the nights are at their longest, visits naughty children and dishes out punishments as freely as Santa gives gifts.

You can visit the museum's website by going to maberrysmuseum.com.

Intro Music: Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Image: Krampus, depicted on an Austrian postcard, circa 1910. Cci/Shutterstock.com