Episode 148 - The Dark Origins of Christmas Mythology and Monsters
Update: 2024-12-10
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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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