Episode 14 Creepy Christmas

Christmas, full of cheer and merriment…but what about the darker, less jolly side?

This week we look at some of the more sinister Christmas traditions from around the world.

 

We have the Mari Lwyd https://becausegoodheroesdeservekidneys.tumblr.com/post/170115729561/hi-do-you-mind-explaining-the-tradition-behind

Frau Perchta https://www.vice.com/en/article/43989p/perchta-christmas-goddess-demon-woman

Gryla and the Yule Cat https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla

Hans Trapp https://alexmatsuo.com/the-story-of-hans-trapp-the-cannibal-christmas-scarecrow/

And,

Krampus https://ghostcitytours.com/christmas-ghosts/krampus-legend/

 

Which one are you most afraid of?