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Here is the re-released Frau Perchta and Gryla episode from December 2019. Both figures are part of the folklore of winter hags or "Christmas witches", who often represent the dangers of being unprepared for the winter season. 

Greetings heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Yule is celebrated from November through January with parties, feasts, decorations, and presents! In modern times, Santa is synonymous with the Yule season, so it's fitting that we look at a Santa movie and discuss it! In this episode, we talk about the movie Red One (2024), it's ties to the season, Santa, Krampus, Gryla, and her sons. This review does contain spoilers, so consider yourself warned. Related Episodes: Yule 101, episode 2: https://youtu.be/s8NG89qOqXk?si=3Cu9kVlGkzkZwcOn Yule 102, episode 28: https://youtu.be/VbDfRxWUPhU?si=OqjpBiWlRwhkkkLp Yule 103 The Wild Hunt, episode 48: https://youtu.be/GGPRzi8XXfE?si=OY2vdCe_gdCzkkMP Yule 104 Ice and Snow Magic, episode 68: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXDjjEoilgY Hidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-Z Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5c What Even is Santa Claus (Is Santa an Egregore): https://youtu.be/BFFGzAOsT_Y?si=Qy0jr1HYzxNUTqhx A Meta Analysis of God King Santa Clause: https://youtu.be/WsKBBDy9vA0?si=oRNJGeIbrNWvOxLL Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20160329155651/http://jol.ismennt.is/jol96/menu.htm Yule 102, episode 28: https://youtu.be/VbDfRxWUPhU?si=OqjpBiWlRwhkkkLp https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%BDla https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%BDlukv%C3%A6%C3%B0i https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#Yule_Lads ===== Links ===== Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NerdJive Website: https://www.nerdjive.com/ Etsy Shop: https://norgroveenterprises.etsy.com Jon's Social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@NerdJive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NerdJive Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdJive Julie's Social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goddessjuless Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddessjules/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/goddessjuless

Fresh off of Gryla's shapeshifting shenanigans in Red One, Zach Amin and Mayes come up with the people or things in Cinephobe they would most like to turn into. Plus, a long awaited update to the sound board. CINEPHOBE MERCH STORE - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Join the Count The Dings Patreon for Rewatchingtons, Ad-Free Episodes, Extended Cold Opens and more at www.patreon.com/CountTheDings Cinephobe is now on Youtube! Subscribe and check out CT5s and Look At This Photograph on Video. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on Apple or Spotify. Follow Cinephobe on Twitter, Instagram & Threads: CTD @countthedings IG: @cinephobepod Threads: @cinephobepod  Zach Harper @talkhoops IG: @talkhoops Threads: @talkhoops Amin Elhassan @darthamin IG: @darthamin Threads: @darthamin  Anthony Mayes @cornpuzzle IG: @cornpuzzle Threads: @cornpuzzle Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hey Boos, join us today as we discuss a variety of Christmas Legends from around the world! Before we get into that, we discuss our favorite and least favorite 2024 horror movies. Then we get into our legends which include Frau Perchta, Belsnickel, Gryla and her Yule Cat, Befana, Hans Trapp, and the Kallikantzaros. For our Boo Crew Moment of the Week, Bobby shares a creepy Reddit story about a baby monitor. We would love to interact with you, send us an email or DM us on Instagram or Facebook! Follow us on Instagram - boo.busters.podcast Follow us on Facebook - Boo Busters Podcast Follow us on TikTok - Boo Busters Email us - boo.busters.podcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boo-busters/support

Happy Holidays! For a special treat on this festive lore episode, we have Brittany, Chris, AND Thurlow here to tell you about Krampus - claws and all!  Sources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/Krampus - WikipediaKrampus | Definition, St. Nicholas, Christmas, History, & Facts | BritannicaSack Man - WikipediaKrampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster | MonstrumGrýla - WikipediaMeet Krampus, the Christmas Devil Who Punishes Naughty Children | HISTORYThe History of Krampus | Horror History Music by Alena Smirnova: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qFfB2WYgJNvsTVLoo3ngF?si=305f46c547734686

Iluminados, neste episódio bônus, vocês ouvirão as seguintes lendas sombrias natalinas: Belsnickel, Gryla, Yule Lads, O Gato de Yule, Peré Fouettard, Frau Perchta, Mary Lwyd e Hans Trapp. *** REDES SOCIAIS: TikTok: @sigaaluzpodcast Instagram: @sigaaluzpodcast Youtube: Siga a Luz Podcast  *** Considere apoiar o podcast pelo PIX: sigaaluzpodcast@gmail.com  *** Mandem relatos para: sigaaluzpodcast@gmail.com ou no número (62) 99255-3601.

Send us a textIt's the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are a time for friends and family, gifts under the tree, and sugarplum dreams unless, of course, you're on the naughty list. If that's the case, you might be called on by one of these Christmas Cryptids from folklore. While good boys and girls get a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself, naughty children get a visit from Gryla, the ogress with an appetite for naughty children. If cute and cuddly is your thing, you might want to turn back now. According to Icelandic tradition, children who did their chores would receive new clothes for Christmas. On Christmas night, the enormous Yule Cat would visit and peer in windows to see who was wearing their new Christmas clothes. If you had none, you became dinner. Hear about all of these and more on this special Christmas episode. Merry Christm . . . uh . . . I mean Merry Cryptmas!Nordic Visitor - Yule LadsBoroughs of the Dead - Fraue Perchta BBC Arts - Dark ChristmasWellington City Libraries - Christmas CryptidsAtlas Obscura - Monsters of ChristmasIf you have an experience, story, or anything else you'd like to share with us, you can email us at Opeaghost@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram, Join our Facebook group : Ope, A Ghost, or Follow us on YoutubeToodles!

This week on "Streaming Without A Paddle" Andrew and Ted discuss the Amazon Prime Video MEGA-BUDGET Action / Comedy "Red One". This two-hour Christmas movie stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Chris Evans (Captain America) with co-starring performances from J.K. Simmons, Kiernan Shipka, and Lucy Liu. Callum (played by The Rock) plays Santa's (a.k.a. "Red One" played by J.K. Simmons) head of security or as they call head of E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) and is tasked with saving Red One after he has been kidnapped. Two immediate suspects emerge, Gryla and Krampus, after learning that "The Wolf" (played by Chris Evans) was nothing more than an unwitting accomplice. However, no bad deed goes unpunished and "The Wolf" is now tasked to assist in saving Santa. Tune in to the show to see what Andrew and Ted thought about this action / comedy.

Dive into the chilling lore of Krampus, Gryla, the Yule Lads, and the Christmas Cat in this spine-tingling holiday tale! Explore the dark side of Christmas as we unravel ghostly legends that haunt the season. Perfect for fans of paranormal stories, folklore, and spooky holiday vibes!Website:www.krystalleandra.com Find my social media and links here:krystalleandra.me www.krystalleandra.comSupport the showhttps://www.krystalleandra.com

Happy Holidays! To celebrate the season we're reviewing The Christmas Quest (2024), a brand-new Hallmark movie starring Lacey Chabert as an archaeologist searching for the lost treasure of Iceland's Yule Lads. Josh regales us with stories of his Icelandic/Canadian heritage, from prune cake to giant classist cats to the witch living in his grandmother's attic. Get in touch with us: Twitter: @SotSA_Podcast Bluesky: @sotsapodcast.bsky.social Facebook: @SotSAPodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sotsa/ Email: screensofthestoneage@gmail.com In this episode: Gryla and the Yule Lads: https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla Icelandic patronymic surnames: https://www.routesnorth.com/language-and-culture/icelandic-last-names-a-simple-guide/ Icelandic Runic Alphabets: https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/a-guide-to-icelandic-runes The Galdrabók (Icelandic Book of Magic): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galdrab%C3%B3k Necropants: https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/aldasigmunds/the-necro-pants-revisited The Rosetta Stone: https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-rosetta-stone Geographic coordinate system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_coordinate_system Jólabókaflóðið: https://jolabokaflod.org/about/founding-story/ One in ten Icelanders will publish a book in their lifetime: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/444296-most-published-writers-per-capita Snowmance (2017) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WeODKICqxA Hot Frosty (2024) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmi794YO-0w Kilchurn Castle, Scotland: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/kilchurn-castle/ Kæstur hákarl (fermented shark): https://yourfriendinreykjavik.com/fermented-shark-iceland/ Harðfiskur (hard fish): https://grapevine.is/food-main/2016/06/30/food-of-the-week-hardfiskur/ Vinarterta: https://macleans.ca/society/life/dont-ask-icelanders-how-to-make-their-traditional-christmas-cake/ Pönnukökur: https://www.cietours.com/en-ca/blog/recipe-icelandic-pancakes Dimmuborgir: https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/dimmuborgir UK Escalator PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zirp59zm1qE

Happy Holidays! To celebrate the season we're reviewing The Christmas Quest (2024), a brand-new Hallmark movie starring Lacey Chabert as an archaeologist searching for the lost treasure of Iceland's Yule Lads. Josh regales us with stories of his Icelandic/Canadian heritage, from prune cake to giant classist cats to the witch living in his grandmother's attic.Get in touch with us:Twitter: @SotSA_PodcastBluesky: @sotsapodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: @SotSAPodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sotsa/Email: screensofthestoneage@gmail.comIn this episode:Gryla and the Yule Lads: https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla Icelandic patronymic surnames: https://www.routesnorth.com/language-and-culture/icelandic-last-names-a-simple-guide/ Icelandic Runic Alphabets: https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/a-guide-to-icelandic-runes The Galdrabók (Icelandic Book of Magic): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galdrab%C3%B3k Necropants: https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/aldasigmunds/the-necro-pants-revisited The Rosetta Stone: https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-rosetta-stone Geographic coordinate system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_coordinate_system Jólabókaflóðið: https://jolabokaflod.org/about/founding-story/ One in ten Icelanders will publish a book in their lifetime: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/444296-most-published-writers-per-capita Snowmance (2017) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WeODKICqxA Hot Frosty (2024) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmi794YO-0w Kilchurn Castle, Scotland: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/kilchurn-castle/ Kæstur hákarl (fermented shark): https://yourfriendinreykjavik.com/fermented-shark-iceland/ Harðfiskur (hard fish): https://grapevine.is/food-main/2016/06/30/food-of-the-week-hardfiskur/ Vinarterta: https://macleans.ca/society/life/dont-ask-icelanders-how-to-make-their-traditional-christmas-cake/ Pönnukökur: https://www.cietours.com/en-ca/blog/recipe-icelandic-pancakes Dimmuborgir: https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/dimmuborgir UK Escalator PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zirp59zm1qE

In this hilarious holiday episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive into the wacky and eerie world of Christmas Cryptids! From the bizarre Mari Lwyd and the tradition of wassailing to the chaotic Kallikantzaroi and the terrifying Gryla and her 13 Yule Lads, we explore the absurd, creepy, and comedic side of holiday folklore.

¿Alguna vez escuchaste sobre Krampus, el lado oscuro de la Navidad?En este episodio, exploramos la leyenda de este misterioso ser que castiga a los niños traviesos mientras San Nicolas premia a los buenos. Conoce sus orígenes en el folclore europeo, cómo se celebra el Krampusnacht, el Krampuslauf y por qué esta criatura sigue fascinando al mundo hasta hoy.No te pierdas este viaje navideño lleno de historia, misterio y un toque escalofriante.

It's Friday the 13th and what timing to have this unlucky day around the holidays when people have their company parties and in some places, the October spook houses remodel their facilities to dedicate it to Krampus. Yes, we all know about Krampus – the Christmas bad cop who punishes children who do not obey their parents. It may or may not be an ill-fated omen but the synchronicity of Friday the 13th gives us a reason to look for a bunch of darker characters from Krampus to Gryla and those mischievous tricksters, the Yule lads coming down from the mountains, one-by-one as Christmas approaches. Tonight on Ground Zero (7-10 pm, pacific time), Clyde Lewis talks with storyteller, Jeff Belanger about KRAMPUS THE 13th.Originally Broadcast On 12/13/24

Hace mucho, pero mucho tiempo en unas montañas muy frías, vivía una ogra llamada Gryla. Tenía trece hijos, y no eran unos niños como los demás, sino que eran unos hombrecillos bajitos y traviesos que parecían duendes. Estos trece pillos se dedicaban a bajar a los pueblos y gastar bromas a los habitantes, ¡sobre todo a los niños que se portaban mal! Les encantaba esconder las cosas, hacer ruidos raros en medio de la noche y dejar a todos los vecinos con los pelos de punta.Descubre el desenlace de esta mágica historia y si tienes alguna sugerencia de leyenda que deberíamos investigar, da click aquí. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Friday the 13th and what timing to have this unlucky day around the holidays when people have their company parties and in some places, the October spook houses remodel their facilities to dedicate it to Krampus. Yes, we all know about Krampus – the Christmas bad cop who punishes children who do not obey their parents. It may or may not be an ill-fated omen but the synchronicity of Friday the 13th gives us a reason to look for a bunch of darker characters from Krampus to Gryla and those mischievous tricksters, the Yule lads coming down from the mountains, one-by-one as Christmas approaches. Tonight on Ground Zero (7-10 pm, pacific time), Clyde Lewis talks with storyteller, Jeff Belanger about KRAMPUS THE 13th. Listen Live: https://groundzero.radio Archived Shows: https://aftermath.media

Temas: Entidades, Planos, Krampus, Perchta, Gryla, BEfana, MAri Lwyd, Yule, Jack Frost, Bocuk, Semidioses, Astrales, Demonios, Conjuros, Equilibrio Emisión: 12/12/2024 Temporada 10 Episodio 30 Abstract: Mucho antes de la llegada de Papá Noel o Santa Clos, distintas criaturas han estado rondando nuestras tierras durante el invierno, buscando alimentarse de nuestros lados más oscuros y encontrando a aquellos que se han burlado de la tribu. Mónica Maciel y Salvador Gaviño Romero ponen sobre la mesa del misterio las historias, los fenómenos y un acercamiento a la verdad. Conviértete en miembro de este canal para disfrutar de ventajas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovCkTauWfbvVYKbYjAYw1w/join Gracias por Suscribirte: http://bit.do/byjsq Follow en Twitter: http://bit.do/byjqZ Like en FB: http://bit.do/byjri WEB: http://www.elajoproducciones.com Podcast Ivoox: http://bit.do/bKae7 Ajófono: (+52) 56.100.56.1.56 (MX) Ajomail: elajo.producciones@gmail.com #Misterio3 Animación Intro El Ajo Producciones: Cortesía El Último Escriba Animación Intro Misterio 3: Cortesía El Último Escriba Animación Intraterreno: Cortesía El Último Escriba Música Fondo: Kevin Macleod https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/ Copyright Disclaimer! Title 17, US Code (Sections 107-118 of the copyright law, Act 1976): All media in this video is used for purpose of review & commentary under terms of fair use. All footage, & images used belong to their respective companies. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. ***** Enlaces de Interés ***** Anacrónico ¡Ya Disponible! : https://a.co/d/8Z5OABJ Dante Vanzetti spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/08MlOZSrQ6psjZbZWEVCgH?si=j6fSsfBATw-HwwjInMyOCg Dante Vanzetti YT: https://youtu.be/N8BJxFrRbGQ?si=ACbIH2GEOQoVzbkK Yasfer Cuadrante Mágico: https://yasferlvx.wixsite.com/arcano-obscuro-radio Marcos Urbex: https://youtube.com/@markoz320?si=qH2JyDW1gX2ohDH_ Mónica Canal Misterio: https://youtube.com/@proyectoguionenblancomiste3209?si=xt2T2iYtlIlwag-f Canal Vladimir Chargoy: https://www.youtube.com/@vladimirchargoy1711

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Many of us are familiar with the flip side of Father Christmas – the darker entity who visits and kidnaps bad children, Krampus. But when it comes to true fear, even Krampus would run in terror at the sight of Iceland's Gryla, the Christmas Witch! With roots dating back to the 13th century, Gryla is not to be messed with! (Iceland's Christmas Witch) *** It was Christmastime, 1938, and 19-year-old Margaret Martin had just graduated from Wilkes-Barre Business College with honors and was eager to secure a secretarial job. Her eagerness would lead to her disappearance. (The Murder of Margaret Martin) *** Ask anyone over the age of twelve what they think about the existence of Santa Claus and you'll most assuredly get the same answer. But that has not stopped people of all ages reporting sightings of the jolly old elf, and some of the stories are downright creepy. (The Strange World of True Kris Kringle Sightings) *** Two murders committed in the same house during the holidays of 1928 appear to have resulted in the spirits of Christmas past haunting the place today. (The Hundley Murders) *** (Originally aired December 08, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Strange World of True Kris Kringle Sightings” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kfyka“Iceland's Christmas Witch” by Alex Palmer for Smithsonian Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57ntaeeu“The Murder of Margaret Martin” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7e6xxvph“The Hundley Murders” by Troy Taylor for his book “Bloody Illinois”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yb3fd2pVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.https://weirddarkness.com/real-kris-kringle-sightings/

Send us a textYou know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, but do you know where Jack Frost came from? Ever heard to the Yule Cat, or Krampus, or Lutin or the Yuki-onna? And you need our warnings about Gryla and the Yule Lads! We explore the literary origins of popular winter folk figures, so grab a cup of hot chocolate or cheer and join us this! 

¿Cuántas versiones de Santa Claus hay en el mundo? ¿Cuál es el origen de este icónico personaje? El niño Dios, ¿también deja regalos? ¿Qué tradiciones acompañan a cada uno de estos personajes? en este capítulo hablamos de: Santa Claus, El Niño Dios, Los Reyes Magos, Gryla, Olentzero, Y más curiosidades sobre la festividad de la navidad en el Banquete del Doctor Zagal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kait takes on a magical journey through the world of Christmas creatures. From Krampus to Gryla to some cheeky little lads

Join host Tony Sweet on this spine-tingling holiday episode of Truth Be Told Paranormal as he sits down with renowned author and folklorist Jeff Belanger to explore the dark and chilling side of Christmas traditions. Jeff takes us deep into the fascinating world of his latest book, The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts.Discover the eerie folklore of Krampus, the terrifying enforcer of naughty list justice, and meet a host of other sinister holiday creatures like the Yule Cat, Gryla, and the goblinesque Karakoncolas. Learn about the surprising history of Krampus cards, the heavy-handed Belsnickel, and why the Winter Solstice has always been the darkest—and creepiest—time of the year.This episode is perfect for those who love a little darkness with their holiday cheer and are ready to see Christmas in a whole new light. Be good—or beware, because Krampus might be listening!

Alas, this week plague has struck the House of Raven (well, the flu has, at least) and Eleanor is laid-up feeling decidedly unwell. So, we have dipped our beaks into the vault, and pecked out a seasonally-appropriate Patreon Exclusive episode to plug the gap!Originally released last December, we start the episode off with a chat about the common characteristics of 'Snow Queens' or 'Snow Witches', including lots of examples, from Babushka and La Befana to Mother Holda and Gryla, as well as Snow Goddesses like Skadi and Chione.After drawing some common threads together, and discussing some problematic issues with many representations of Snow Queens, it's then onto the main event: Martin's telling of his take on "The Snow Queen" - after which we have a little chat about the story and distinctions made between our version and that of Hans Christian Anderson.We really hope you enjoy it, and fingers-crossed that a) Martin doesn't catch 'the lurg' as well, and b) Eleanor feels well enough to record this week's Magic and Medicines episode about the Zodiac - after which we should be back on track!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this post-election landscape, everyone is asking "Who will be the Joe Rogan of the left?". Well we wanna get in on the grift too by filling two niches no one has covered yet: The Alex Jones of the Left and the Hasan of the Right. Notes: The Female Prison Planet, Temu Hasan, Kiernan Shipka is Gryla, Flave-fearful Sixdrinks-try: Craving's Last Gulp, Oh My God I Will Vote, Wattaang, The Ides of November, Gramsci's Fanceroni, Skibidi Rizz Island, Giga-Meat, Diddy Kong Party, Pizza Oven in the White House, Cool Silverados, Big Rock Candy Zone, Pain Man, Awkward Fellowmaxxing, Beauty Zonnette 

For this winter holiday special, Hallie dives into the folklore of Iceland to talk about the terrifying creatures of midwinter. Who are they, what are their origins , and what has become of them in the modern era?

For this winter holiday special, Hallie dives into the folklore of Iceland to talk about the terrifying creatures of midwinter. Who are they, what are their origins , and what has become of them in the modern era?

Welcome back to Oddities the podcast where no topic is too *~*StRaNgE*~*! MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMALS!! WE LOVE YOU!!! Yes, we know it's only Christmas eve, but we still wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas!! And now on to the show!! Starting with the Max Headroom Signal....who knew you could hijack a television signal? Certainly not us! Up next the one the only Icelandic Gryla!! What does this amazing ogre, troll/witch have to do with Christmas?? Tune in and find out!Support the showFollow along on social media:FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmail: Oddities.talk@gmail.comCheck out Lindsey Bidwell's designs (merch and new logo!)Check out our merch!

Merry Christmas Early Campers! Are we all ready for the holidays or do we need another minute or two? Well in the meantime we have another holiday episode ready for you all and this time we are telling a story from Iceland. Do you remember the episode we did about the Yule Cat? Well the cat has a whole Yule family! There is a mother named Gryla, her husband and 13 children known as the Yule Lads. In this week's episode I'll tell you what they want and if you are able to protect yourself from their wrath. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Jeff Belanger returns to celebrate the scariest, most violent and dangerous holiday – Christmas! His new book, “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts,” details the real reasons we put up trees, hang stockings, string up lights, and exchange gifts this time of year, and it actually has nothing to do with Santa Claus or even religion. He discusses how monsters, goblins, ogres and witches from other cultures around the world morphed into the merry festivities of the season today. And he shares the stories and legends behind Krampus, the elf-like TomTen, Karakoncolas, the Gryla, and the Yule Cat! Naughty children beware! Buy “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts”https://jeffbelanger.com/playlist/the-fright-before-christmas-surviving-krampus-and-other-yuletide-monsters-witches-and-ghosts/ Thank you for supporting our sponsors!Brunt Workwear: Go to https://BruntWorkwear.com/TIJ and use code TIJ to get $10 off your first order plus free shipping and returns.Better Help: TIJ is sponsored by Better Help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JERICHO to get 10% off your first month.1stPhorm: 1stphorm.com/JERICHO & get free shipping on orders over $75Factor Meals: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/TIJ50 and use promo code TIJ50 to get 50% off.Progressive: Quote today at https://progressive.com STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/

Happy Holidays from your favorite chaos besties! We hope you all have a wonderful season however you celebrate and enjoy this throwback to Christmas gone by! Merry Christmas, Witches! We've got a short one this week to get you in the holiday mood; Shannon tells Emma the terrifying tale of Grýla, the Christmas Witch of Iceland, and her crazy sons, the Yule Lads. Is there anything better than traumatizing your kids into behaving? Probably, but telling them there are thirteen trolls coming to lick all of their belongings might keep them in line while you prepare for the holidays. So take a quick break with us and snuggle in for some creepy holiday cheer! Sources: Smithsonian on ⁠Gryla⁠ and the ⁠Yule Lads⁠ ⁠Iceland.is⁠ ⁠The Reykjavik Grapevine⁠ ⁠Mythical Creatures Guide⁠ ⁠The Mother Source⁠ Guide to Iceland on ⁠Gryla⁠ and the ⁠Yule Lads⁠ ⁠Mental Floss⁠ ⁠Villains Wiki⁠ ⁠Iceland Mag⁠ ⁠Vice

This week we get into the legend of Mari Lwyd, a holiday horse, and Gryla, the mother of the Yule Lads! Loch Ness in NC?: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8uJNngr/ Mari Lwyd Video: https://youtu.be/G_xFo6Hifzk  Email us your stories!!! or if you want to sponsor us ;)  Email - ⁠⁠⁠mysteriesmythslegends@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠  ESTY: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuxieandLuna?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=826447453⁠⁠⁠  We post pictures of our stories every week on instagram!!!! FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:  Tiktok: @myths_podcast  Instagram: @myths_podcast  Twitter: @myths_podcast  Taylor's Instagram: @teeelive  Taylor's Twitter: @teeelive  Savannah's Instagram: @kavannahaha  Savannah's Twitter: @sanna_sunshine  Sources: https://hyperallergic.com/345156/the-welsh-undead-horse-of-christmas-you-must-beat-in-a-battle-of-rhymes/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd https://www.wales.com/about/culture/mari-lwyd https://rhinwedd.cymru/blogs/news/the-story-of-mari-lwyd  https://www.horniman.ac.uk/story/the-mystery-of-mari-lwyd/  https://www.globetrotting.com.au/mari-lwyd-the-scary-welsh-christmas-horse/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteriesmythsandlegends/support

Welcome to episode 82 of Thunder & Frightenin'This week Sadie and Audrey have stories from Germany and Iceland!Hear the stories from Frankenstein Castle and the tales of Gryla, the Yule cat, and the Yule lads. Find us on Instagram @tandfpodcast #tandfpodcast (Intro song: Dybbuk Box written by Sergey Cheremisinov *edited) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audrey-dasovich/support

Hello and welcome to our latest episode! On this episode we are talking about the Christmas legend of Gryla  and her group of companions the Yule Lads and the Yule Cat!  These characters are all from Iceland and they come out during Christmas and on the twelve days of Christmas looking for children who have been bad!   We also are talking about the Greek legend of Kalikantzaro's which are mischievous goblin like creatures who live underground and come out to cause trouble during the 12 days of Christmas.We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!This will be our last episode of 2023 but  we will be back on Jan. 19,  2024 with Season 4!  We have lots of exciting trips and things planed in 2024!  In the meantime we have plenty of strange, unusual and paranormal goodness for you to enjoy.  Don't forget to like and follow us on Instagram!"Remember curiosity didn't kill these two scaredy cats!"See you on Jan. 19, 2024!Support the showThanks for listening and follow us on Instagram @twoscaredycatspodcast

As we get ever closer to Christmas, we wanted to introduce you Creeps to some old Icelandic Yule Tide folklore. This episode we are covering the terrifying troll, Gryla who's known to snatch the "naughty" kids of the village and make them into stew. Gryla also has a monstrous feline that might eat your Christmas dinner after it eats you!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seasons Greetings, or rather Season's Screamings because today we're talking about the ghouls, monsters, and creepy creatures of Christmas covered in the new book The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus an other Yuletide Monsters, by Jeff Belanger. According to the book synopsis: "Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. There was a time in the late 1800s when people sent Krampus cards, not holiday greetings. There are other violent and dangerous monsters from all over northern climes who have been hunting naughty children for centuries. From shapeshifters to mountain trolls, to elves, to heavy-handed cohorts of Saint Nicholas, the Christmas holiday has been filled with ghosts and monsters ready to dole out punishment to those who need it. The Fright Before Christmas will delve into the folklore of Krampus and his friends with the elf-like tomten and the goblinesque Karakoncolas. The Belsnickel is ready to hit us with his switch of sticks and Gryla may drag you back to her mountain lair. And watch out for the Yule Cat ready to pounce!" Jeff Belanger is one of the most visible and prolific researchers of folklore and legends today. A natural storyteller, he's the award-winning, Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime, and is the author of over a dozen books (published in six languages). He also hosts the award-winning New England Legends weekly podcast, which has garnered over 4.5 million downloads since its launch, and ranks in the top 1/2 percent of all podcasts as far as popularity according to Listen Notes. His books include the best sellers: The World's Most Haunted Places, Weird Massachusetts, Our Haunted Lives, The Call of Kilimanjaro, and Who's Haunting the White House? He founded Ghostvillage.com in 1999—one of the Web's most popular paranormal destinations—and he's a noted speaker and media personality. _______________________________________________________________ Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, with a weekly "Small Talk" mini-sode with reader submitted letters and spooky tales. Sagers is a paranormal journalist and researcher who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel/Discovery+, and Talking Strange is part of the Den of Geek Network. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. For more paranormal pop culture, head to Den of Geek, and follow @TalkStrangePod on Twitter. Email us with episode ideas, and guest suggestions, or for a chance to have your letter read on a future episode: TalkingStrange@DenOfGeek.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter.com/aaronsagers Instagram.com/aaronsagers Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage tiktok.com/@aaronsagers Patreon.com/aaronsagers (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too:https://weirddarkness.com/real-kris-kringle-sightings/IN THIS EPISODE: Many of us are familiar with the flip side of Father Christmas – the darker entity who visits and kidnaps bad children, Krampus. But when it comes to true fear, even Krampus would run in terror at the sight of Iceland's Gryla, the Christmas Witch! With roots dating back to the 13th century, Gryla is not to be messed with! (Iceland's Christmas Witch) *** It was Christmastime, 1938, and 19-year-old Margaret Martin had just graduated from Wilkes-Barre Business College with honors and was eager to secure a secretarial job. Her eagerness would lead to her disappearance. (The Murder of Margaret Martin) *** Ask anyone over the age of twelve what they think about the existence of Santa Claus and you'll most assuredly get the same answer. But that has not stopped people of all ages reporting sightings of the jolly old elf, and some of the stories are downright creepy. (The Strange World of True Kris Kringle Sightings) *** Two murders committed in the same house during the holidays of 1928 appear to have resulted in the spirits of Christmas past haunting the place today. (The Hundley Murders) *** (Originally aired December 08, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Strange World of True Kris Kringle Sightings” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kfyka“Iceland's Christmas Witch” by Alex Palmer for Smithsonian Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57ntaeeu“The Murder of Margaret Martin” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7e6xxvph“The Hundley Murders” by Troy Taylor for his book “Bloody Illinois”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yb3fd2pVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.https://weirddarkness.com/real-kris-kringle-sightings/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

The Winter Solstice is coming! Let's talk about the longest night, AKA the shortest day, and how the modern celebration of Yule relates to its more ancient origins. We're also discussing some pagan mythology, including the Oak and Holly Kings, and then diving into the scarier folktales associated with this season, like Krampus, the Yule Cat and Gryla and her Yule Lads! But first, I have some things to say about the New Moon in Sagittarius and how its energy, paired with that of the Winter Solstice and the end of the year, makes us all think a little more passionately about what we want our next year to look like - and how that's pushed me to plant my own new seed.      Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a review, wherever you're listening from. Go to AIsForAgrimony.com to check out the Blog, get event updates or browse the Living Grimoire or Spell & Ritual Archive! Shop the Coven Shop at AIsForAgrimony.com/Coven-Shop! Get Bonus Content and Behind-the-Scenes, Early Release Video Episodes over at the Patreon: Patreon.com/aisforagrimony Follow or Contact Me: Instagram: @a_is_for_agrimony Threads: @a_is_for_agrimony Facebook: Facebook.com/aisforagrimony Email: ReachMargo@aisforagrimony.com   Many many thanks to Shane Ivers for Music: Zen Garden by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.com

This week we are getting into the Christmas spirit in true O&C fashion. This year we will talk Icelandic Folklore and the horrific crimes of Ronald Gene Simmons. We hope you have a Yule Cat, Yule Lads, Gryla free holiday season!

Hey Campers, we have a delightful mischievous yuletide topic for this week's episode. We will be discussing the holiday history and classic poem of the Yule Lads. Both Kimmy and Ryan start by making it very clear they can't pronounce a single yule lad name, why milk straight from the tap is the best, and how the yule lads are the result of Gryla's infidelity with the 7 dwarves. We hope you enjoy this episode of Aloreing, and remember campers get it straight from the tap, and that it's just a prank bros... Oh..  and Gryla is definitely cheating on her husband. . . . WANT MORE ALOREING?

Darkness Radio Presents: The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus & Other Yuletide Monsters with Researcher/Podcast Host/ Author, Jeff Belanger! Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. There was a time in the late 1800s when people sent Krampus cards, not holiday greetings. There are other violent and dangerous monsters from all over northern climes who have been hunting naughty children for centuries. From shapeshifters to mountain trolls, to elves, to heavy-handed cohorts of Saint Nicholas, the Christmas holiday has been filled with ghosts and monsters ready to dole out punishment to those who need it. The Fright Before Christmas delves into the folklore of Krampus and his friends with the elf-like Tomten and the goblinesque Karakoncolas. The Belsnickel is ready to hit us with his switch of sticks and Gryla may drag you back to her mountain lair. And watch out for the Yule Cat ready to pounce! These are just a few of the yuletide beasties coming for us in The Fright Before Christmas in the hope they can save us from ourselves.  Jeff joins Darkness Radio today to tell us about these scary creatures, their history, our efforts to revive them, and why we need them more than ever right now!  Get your copy of "The Fright Before Christmas..." here:  https://amzn.to/3MGqiWo You heard Jeff talk about his life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, now get the book detailing his journey here: https://bit.ly/3R2o1r8 Find out where Jeff will be near you, and learn more about him here:  https://jeffbelanger.com/ #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #jeffbelanger #ghostadventures #newenglandlegends #thefrightbeforechristmas #survivingkrampusandotheryultidemonsters  #krampus #belsnickel #gryla  #saintnicholas #santaclaus #tomten #perefouettard #zwartepiet #blackpete #ghosts  #spirits  #hauntings #hauntedhouses #ghoststories #christmasghoststories #demons #angels #guardianangels #spiritguides #charlesdickens #neardeatheexperience 

Darkness Radio Presents: The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus & Other Yuletide Monsters with Researcher/Podcast Host/ Author, Jeff Belanger! Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. There was a time in the late 1800s when people sent Krampus cards, not holiday greetings. There are other violent and dangerous monsters from all over northern climes who have been hunting naughty children for centuries. From shapeshifters to mountain trolls, to elves, to heavy-handed cohorts of Saint Nicholas, the Christmas holiday has been filled with ghosts and monsters ready to dole out punishment to those who need it. The Fright Before Christmas delves into the folklore of Krampus and his friends with the elf-like Tomten and the goblinesque Karakoncolas. The Belsnickel is ready to hit us with his switch of sticks and Gryla may drag you back to her mountain lair. And watch out for the Yule Cat ready to pounce! These are just a few of the yuletide beasties coming for us in The Fright Before Christmas in the hope they can save us from ourselves.  Jeff joins Darkness Radio today to tell us about these scary creatures, their history, our efforts to revive them, and why we need them more than ever right now!  Get your copy of "The Fright Before Christmas..." here:  https://amzn.to/3MGqiWo You heard Jeff talk about his life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, now get the book detailing his journey here: https://bit.ly/3R2o1r8 Find out where Jeff will be near you, and learn more about him here:  https://jeffbelanger.com/ #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #jeffbelanger #ghostadventures #newenglandlegends #thefrightbeforechristmas #survivingkrampusandotheryultidemonsters  #krampus #belsnickel #gryla  #saintnicholas #santaclaus #tomten #perefouettard #zwartepiet #blackpete #ghosts  #spirits  #hauntings #hauntedhouses #ghoststories #christmasghoststories #demons #angels #guardianangels #spiritguides #charlesdickens #neardeatheexperience 

We're celebrating Christmas in May! Why? No clue. We'll open presents and Nicole will tell us stories about weird Christmas traditions.

The party's quest to confront Gryla is immediately derailed by a railing. Will love conquer war? Is that in any way desirable? Find out!

The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe the 13 Yule Lads who may or may not be a bunch of little twats. We also probe their mother, Gryla, who has a cracking schnoz and other features. We also cover a Christmas Cat aka the Yule Cat aka the Cheshire Cat. One of these individuals may come for you at Christmas if you aren't given any clothing... Can you guess what Spoon Licker does? Along with all of that, we ponder the great debate of whether Santa likes to receive, as well as give? All that and more on this weeks file and until next time, HAPPY CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAYS/DECEMBER/WHATEVER YOU CELEBRATE/DAY.      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/butitwasaliens   Store: https://butitwasaliens.co.uk/shop/     Probe us: Email: butitwasaliens@gmail.com Instagram @ ButItWasAliensPodcast Twitter @ ButItWasAliens Facebook: @ ButItWasAliens - join Extraterrestrial Towers     Music:  Music created via Garageband. Additional music via: https://freepd.com and Purple Planet at www.purpleplanet.com - thank you most kindly good people.

Check out the naughty list of Christmas/holiday folklore and cryptids brought to you by Darkcast Network! Who knows, maybe you're on the list.

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This episode explores folklore and pagan origins of the 12 days of Christmas, with a focus on the feminine winter figures of Perchta, Holle, and Grýla, featuring a conversation with Jenn Campus, author of A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule. Unearthed: medieval imperialism course: https://rustic-waterfall-641.myflodesk.com Buy Jenn Campus' book, A Guide to Celebrating the 12 days of Yule for $5: https://jenncampusauthor.com/product/a-guide-to-celebrating-the-12-days-of-yule/ Emilia Blom, who shared the solstice wishes ritual with me: https://www.instagram.com/vildmedicin/ My Big Fat Solstice playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LFjxSUsJYrJE2S0nuYWdB?si=a743490a69a6459c Gnome for Christmas Fair Folk episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ysFM2qushhgWVuEx5kLq1?si=6172f7663bc0479f Join my mailing list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62d72c01da642d55a9868141 Resources & references for this episode: The Stations of the Sun: the ritual year in Britain by Ronald Hutton "'He met his own funeral procession': The Year walk-ritual in Swedish folk tradition” Tommy Kuusela: https://www.academia.edu/9403910 The Icelandic Yule Lads poem in English https://ingebretsens-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/The-Yule-Lads-Poem.pdf “The Winter Goddess: Percht, Holda, and Related Figures” By Lotte Motz https://dokumen.tips/documents/motz-lotte-the-winter-goddess-percht-holda-and-related-figures-1985.html?page=5 “Perchta the Belly-Slitter and Her Kin: A View of Some Traditional Threatening Figures, Threats and Punishments” by John B. Smith https://www.scribd.com/doc/17325747/Perchta-the-Belly-slitter-and-Her-Kin ‘Grýla, Grýlur, Grøleks and Skeklers: Medieval Disguise Traditions in the North Atlantic?” by Terry Gunnell https://notendur.hi.is/~terry/articles/TerryGunnell-2001_Gryla,Grylur,Groleks_and_Skeklers.pdf Music in this episode: Opening theme: Forest March by Sylvia Woods Buy Sylvia Woods' music: www.harpcenter.com/category/harp-cds Malpas Wassail by the Watersons Buy it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/music/player/albums/B09WJGTF52?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1483616862&sr=1-1 Spinn, Spinn, Spinnerinn by Herbergsuche Gruppe Buy it: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/spinn-spinn-spinnerin/318155276?i=318155791 Grýlukvaeði by Thrju a Palli Buy it: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/gr%C3%BDlukv%C3%A6%C3%B0i/1621787315?i=1621787688 Instrumental track: The Wanderer by Juniper and the Wolf Buy Juniper and the Wolf's music: https://juniperandthewolf.bandcamp.com/

Find Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts: https://weirddarkness.com/listen. Please SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending Weird Darkness to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: Many of us are familiar with the flip side of Father Christmas – the darker entity who visits and kidnaps bad children, Krampus. But when it comes to true fear, even Krampus would run in terror at the sight of Iceland's Gryla, the Christmas Witch! With roots dating back to the 13th century, Gryla is not to be messed with! (Iceland's Christmas Witch) *** It was Christmastime, 1938, and 19-year-old Margaret Martin had just graduated from Wilkes-Barre Business College with honors and was eager to secure a secretarial job. Her eagerness would lead to her disappearance. (The Murder of Margaret Martin) *** Ask anyone over the age of twelve what they think about the existence of Santa Claus and you'll most assuredly get the same answer. But that has not stopped people of all ages reporting sightings of the jolly old elf, and some of the stories are downright creepy. (The Strange World of True Kris Kringle Sightings) *** Two murders committed in the same house during the holidays of 1928 appear to have resulted in the spirits of Christmas past haunting the place today. (The Hundley Murders)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Strange World of True Kris Kringle Sightings” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kfyka “Iceland's Christmas Witch” by Alex Palmer for Smithsonian Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57ntaeeu “The Murder of Margaret Martin” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7e6xxvph “The Hundley Murders” by Troy Taylor for his book “Bloody Illinois”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yb3fd2p Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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