Episode 148 - The Dark Origins of Christmas Mythology and Monsters

Text Abby and Alan

From Krampus and Belsnickel to ancient pagan festivals, Abby and Alan discuss the dark origins of Christmas mythology and monsters.

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SOURCES

• Smithsonian Magazine Article by Kat Eschner - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-do-ghost-stories-go-christmas-180961547/
• All Things Interesting Article by Morgan Dunn: The Story Of Yule, The Raucous Pagan Celebration Of Winter That Inspired Christmas
• An article called The Legend of La Befana by Debra Thimmesh, on ItaliaRail.com
• Santa Claus: Real Origins and Legends on History.com
• English Heritage article by Tom Moriarty: The History of Father Christmas
• Atlas Obscura Article by Sarah Elizabeth Troop: The Monsters of Christmas
• Smithsonian Magazine Article by Colin Dickey: A Please to Resurrect the Christmas Tradition of Telling Ghost Stories

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