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Linda Raedisch joins me on this weeks show to dive into some of the strange histories and traditions that she has uncovered whilst compiling her fourth Llewellyn book, The Secret History of Christmas Baking:  Recipes and Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys. We discuss the strange history of mummies as medicinal cure alls, the dark secrets of sugar and gingerbread, ancient civilisations, Bigfoot and much more! You can find all her books here: A big thank you to Linda for joining me. O ur Patreon is now live, with bonus content, early release of the  regular show, articles and monthly prizes for everyone who signs up! Join here now for the flat fee of $4 a month which is a bargain! Don't forget, you can now show your support with our Merchandise shop on Redbubble! Check it out here! You can join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.            All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys.            Our theme music is kindly provided by the amazing Weary Pines, you can find them here:  Intro - Zombies Ate My Shotgun Outro - Into The Night  Mysteries and Monsters is a part of the Straight Up Strange Network. #LindaRaedisch #llewellyn #Christmas #Yule #Baking #Krampus #Vampires #Mummies #Werewolves #Bigfoot #NativeAmerican #First Nations #Magik #Mystery #History #Sasquatch #Nessie #ALmas #Orangpendek 

Did you know there is a super secret side of Christmas baking? There is and Linda Raedisch is here to tell us all about it! In part two, Ellen Evert Hopman talks to us about the sacred herbs of the holiday season. You can find their books at Amazon: The Secret History of Christmas Baking: Recipes & Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys - https://amzn.to/48qM9cA The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas: Remedies, Recipes, Magic, and Brews for the Winter Season - https://amzn.to/48mQTzTs Thanks Linda & Ellen! — FREE CAMPFIRE E-BOOK Get your FREE Campfire E-book here: https://jimharold.com/free-newsletter/ when you signup to my email newsletter list. YOUTUBE CHANNEL Be sure to subscribe to Jim's YouTube channel for paranormal videos and more: https://youtube.com/jimharold -- -TRANSCRIPT-Find a full transcript here: https://jimharold.com/secret-history-of-christmas-baking-sacred-herbs-of-yule-and-christmas-the-paranormal-podcast-812/ -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE

A Blessed Yule to all! A Secret History of Christmas Baking was such a delightful read, we had to fit this in as a bonus episode for the Yuletide season! This week in the Magick Kitchen we're sitting down with Linda Raedisch, a culinary historian and author. Learn more about Linda and buy her books, including her debut novel also released in 2023, Turn Left at the Mooncrow Skeleton, and her bestseller The Old Magic of Christmas, here.Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast by joining at the Initiate tier or higher in Elyse's Magical Living Community. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin the newsletter: seekingnumina.comView courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shopBook a tarot reading here: booking.appointy.com/seekingnuminaJoin Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings, and Spiritual Mentoring.About Your HostsHerbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the Craft. Her training began with Ceremonial Magick evolving into a more organic free-form style of Witchcraft. Her work includes Magickal Herbalism, Tea Magick, Shadow Work, and Kitchen Witchery. Leandra also writes books on Witchcraft. Learn more at www.LeandraWitchwood.com  or www.TheMagickKitchen.comElyse Welles is a Greek-Egyptian and American earth intuitive witch and author. An initiate of the eclectic Faery Tradition, her practice is centered on connections to land spirits and sacred places (numina). She is also a monthly columnist for The Wild Hunt and Witch Way Magazine. Her debut novel, "What the Water Remembers," a paranormal mystery that empowers witches in and out of the broom closet, releases in autumn 2024. With ten years of experience, she teaches witchcraft workshops online, tours Greece's sacred sites, and is an intuitive tarot reader. Learn more @seekingnumina on Instagram, and seekingnumina.comConnect with Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen Pantry: a free and paid community where you're invited to a library of Table Talk bonus episodes with us! Join through either of our private communities: The Rebel Mystic by Leandra Witchwood and Magickal Living with Elyse Welles. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and sign up for her newsletter, read her articles, and view her tours and retreats to Greece at seekingnumina.com. Follow Leandra @leandrawitchwood on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok and find her blog and books at leandrawitchwood.com.Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast

It's that time of the year when many of our workplaces and homes are filled with delicious treats and cookies for the rest of the month. Author and researcher Linda Raedisch explores the darker (and sometimes magical) side of Christmas baking in her latest book, 'The Secret History of Christmas Baking: Recipes and Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys.' We discuss a bunch of fascinating history behind some of our favorite traditional treats, particularly from Europe. Did you know ground-up mummy corpses were used as medicine? Or that Gingerbread cookies could have magical abilities? Linda's books can be found anywhere books are sold. Give Linda a follow on Instagram!

Hilary, Courtney and Kanani take a trip down memory lane when it comes to memories and music of Christmas. They also welcome Linda Raedisch and chat about her new book, The Secret History of Christmas Baking, along with some of her favorite holiday recipes.   On Patreon:  Ad-free version of this episode!   SPONSORS Check out the phenomenal tea blends at thejasminepearl.com and save 10% with coupon code WITCH2023. Free shipping on orders over $35. Make sure you let them know you heard about them on That Witch Life Podcast! Save 20% now when you order The Secret History of Christmas Baking at www.llewellyn.com with coupon code BAKING20! Coupon valid through 12/31/23; not valid in conjunction with other discounts or previously placed orders. Note that you do need to be logged in to your Llewellyn.com account for coupon to apply. PLUS, while you're there you can grab your copy of Linda's book The Old Magic of Christmas for 20% off—no coupon needed!

Linda Raedisch has been contributing crafts, recipes, and ethnobotanical lore to Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac since 2012. She is the author of The Old Magic of Christmas and The Lore of Old Elfland. Outside the kitchen, she has special interests in papercrafts, minority languages, and exploring the suburban jungle. You can follow her culinary, crafting, and linguistic adventures on Instagram @lindaraedisch. www.instagram.com/lindaraedisch/

Not trying to rush the holidays, but there is a fantastic, new Christmas baking and history book from Llewellyn Books: "The Secret History of Christmas Baking" by Linda Raedisch. It's got tons of stories and history, recipes and decorating ideas...it is the ideal read for the history buff who lives in the kitchen! You can purchase a copy online at https://www.amazon.com/Secret-History-Christmas-Baking-Gingerbread/dp/0738772356/ There is new TRUTH BE TOLD content three times each week: tune into the MINUTEMAN REPORT, hosted by Robert Hensley, live on Mondays at 3P PT/6P ET, check out TRUTH BE TOLD TRANSFORMATION hosted by Bonnie Burkert, live on Wednesdays at 3P PT/6P ET, and join Tony Sweet with the original TRUTH BE TOLD on Fridays Live at 3P PT/6P ET! Learn more about TRUTH BE TOLD online at www.truthbetoldparanormal.com Be sure click on our SHOP page to get official TRUTH BE TOLD merchandise! Follow Tony on TikTok @truthbetoldparanormallThis 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/3589860/advertisement

Linda Raedisch is a writer, papercrafter, and soapmaker. She is the author of Night of the Witches and The Old Magic of Christmas as well as numerous articles on folklore, herblore, and ancient religions. She lives in northern New Jersey The Old Magic of Christmas: https://amzn.to/431WTLk The Secret History of Christmas Baking: Recipes & Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys: https://amzn.to/3r6EM9M Linda Raedisch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindaraedisch/?hl=en Llewellyn Page: https://www.llewellyn.com/author.php?author_id=4997 Fundraiser for Ukraine:COOK FOR UKRAINE: A FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT KYIV VOLUNTEER

Join literary agent Peter Cox and his guests from the publishing business for POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the net's first live manuscript submission event!Each week we look at five submissions. Then it's up to Peter and his guests – and the geniuses in the Pop-Up Genius Room – to deliver their verdict! Each monthly winner goes forward to a quarterly knock-out: the winner is fast-tracked to a leading publisher for serious publishing consideration._________________________________________________________Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST_________________________________________________________Today's submissions are: * Sex and Vodka for Breakfast - Biography/memoir by Paolo Murano; * The Firefly Tree - Science Fiction by Linda Raedisch; * Wrestling With the Gods: in Search of the Real Ernest Hemingway - Biography by Curtis DeBerg; * You Are Who You Are (subtitle: or Are You?) - fiction -- short story collection by Steve Legomsky; * Jupiter Code - Biography/memoir by K Higgins. Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.comWe're doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very new… Please support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on your social media!✪ POP-UP GEAR ✪Microphones⇛ Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/3wJ62uoPreamp⇛ ART TPS II 2-channel Tube Microphone Preamphttps://amzn.to/3kG11AfAudio interface⇛ Marian Seraph 8 MKII TRShttps://www.thomann.de/gb/marian_seraph_8_mkii_trs.htmCameras⇛ Sony Vlog ZV-1 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2iLighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtrVision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controllerhttps://amzn.to/38Fzl96#writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

Host Gregory Hallows, founder of the Halloween Preservation Society, discusses Krampus, Krampusnacht, Krampuskarten, and so much more...Link to Al Ridenour's The Krampus & the Old, Dark Roots of ChristmasLink to Linda Raedisch's The Old Magic of ChristmasIntro Music: Excerpt from Pink Fink - Fear the Night (approved by artist)Find more at https://pinkfink.bandcamp.com/Outro Music: Excerpt from Satin Danger by Kevin MacLeodFind more at https://freepd.com/horror.phpPink Fink Dark analog funk straight from the horror boogie overlords and the depths of the underworld itself.Support the showFacebook: www.facebook.com/PreserveHalloweenInstagram: www.instagram.com/PreserveHalloweenPHF Instagram: www.instagram.com/PreserveHalloweenFest

Hello and welcome to the Two Scaredy Cats Podcast!On this episode we are reviewing the legends surrounding the Christmas Witch a.k.a. Frau Perchta and Krampus from Germany and Austria.  We discuss how these two characters are similar and how  their legends began.We also talk about Knocking night and what happens on this night.  As we discuss these holiday traditions maybe instead of using Elf On The Shelf to get your child to clean their room, you could tell your child that Frau Perchta will come and disembowel them if they don't clean their room before they go to bed!  We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  We will be taking a short break over the next month to spend time with family and enjoy the holidays before we come back with a new season on Friday Jan. 13 ,2023!  ** May Frau Perchta smile upon you!**Don't forget to like and follow us on Instagram!I also highly recommend a book called "The Old Magic of Christmas by Linda Raedisch".   If you enjoy stories about witches, ghost, and elves then this book is for you!Support the showThanks for listening and follow us on Instagram @twoscaredycatspodcast

Join literary agent Peter Cox and his guests from the publishing business live every Sunday for POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the net's first live manuscript submission event! Each week we look at five submissions. Then it's up to Peter and his guests – and the geniuses in the Pop-Up Genius Room – to deliver their verdict! Each monthly winner goes forward to a quarterly knock-out: the winner is fast-tracked to a leading publisher for serious publishing consideration. _________________________________________________________ Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST _________________________________________________________ Today's submissions are: * The Firefly Tree - Science Fiction by Linda Raedisch; * Commission's End - Science Fiction - Time Travel by Liam Corley; * Winning Bettina - Sci-Fi / Alternative History by Kai Tinley; * Krieg - science fiction by Tom Leveen; * ArenaWorld: Book 1 - Science Fiction by Stephen Johnson. _________________________________________________________ Featuring special guest and author of The LIverpool Mystery Series… Jack Byrne! Plus Litopia's very own Jon Duffy! _________________________________________________________ Check out Jack Byrne's website: JackByrne.Home.Blog Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.com We're doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very new… Please support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on your social media! ✪ POP-UP GEAR ✪ The equipment we use to bring you the show you ❤ Microphones⇛ Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/3wJ62uo Preamp & USB audio interface⇛ Audient Audio Interface iD14 MKII https://amzn.to/3PxAvnN Cameras⇛ Sony Vlog ZV-1 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

In this episode, we are foregoing the jingle bells and exploring the hellish side of the Yule and Christmas season including the Christmas Devil (otherwise known as Krampus), child-stealing hags, and much more! So grab your cuppa and be prepared for a terrifying sleigh ride. https://www.amazon.com/Old-Magic-Christmas-Yuletide-Traditions-ebook/dp/B00EYIAMW0 (The Old Magic of Christmas: Yultide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year) by Linda Raedisch is an excellent resource to the darker side of the season and is on our MUST have witchy booklist. 2qNpUicJlNnwvKDmpTn9

This week it's all about the Anti Santas.  With Krampusnacht coming up on Sunday, December 5th, Jamie thought it would be fun to look at some of the different European folklore traditions surrounding Christmas that includes Krampus plus a couple of Christmas Cannibals and a Belly Slitting Witch.  Creepy Christmas Music in the background supplied by Myuu.  You can find his music on his YouTube ChannelTo see photos we discussed in this episode, please follow us on our Social Media platforms:Lurk on FacebookLurk on TwitterLurk on InstagramWe have a new Facebook Group join in the discussion! Lurk Podcast Facebook GroupWe are also now found on YouTube- Lurk on YouTubeWe've got Merch!Get Lurk MerchResourcesMy Brain- thanks to my German Professors Herr Flater and Frau UpmannThe Old Magic of Christmas: Yuletide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year by Linda Raedisch

Stories of the elven tribes have been told throughout history, and for some people in the modern world, encounters with elves continue to this day. This book explores the magical territory of Elfland, sharing tales of elves and faeries from Old Norse sagas, Danish ballads, and Tolkien's Mirkwood. From the mound people of Lüneburg Heath to the Elf-maids of the Black Forest, The Lore of Old Elfland brings the shrouded activities of the elves into the light. With recipes, crafts, and an elven herbal, author Linda Raedisch invites you to realize your own vision of Elfland―a vision that is sure to fill your spirit with unexpected wonders and astonishing delights.

Linda Raedisch is an author/contributor at Llewellyn, papercrafter, and soapmaker. She is the author of The Lore of Old Elfland: Secrets from the Bronze Age to Middle Earth, in addition to Night of the Witches and The Old Magic of Christmas as well as numerous articles on folklore, herblore, and ancient religions. She lives in northern New Jersey. Check out her books! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=linda+raedisch&gclid=CjwKCAiA1L_xBRA2EiwAgcLKA0Fw1ILqOPru2Q4Ov5fbPCbuGY06d1tF0vR_2-Ec6QSy5iONFJ5VzRoCl6kQAvD_BwE&hvadid=253797972203&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009973&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10793648162428454529&hvtargid=kwd-317378733295&hydadcr=8233_10373583&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_46vlyxnp4l_e  

Linda Raedisch is the author of various books on folklore, magic, and myth. In this episode, we discuss her newest work, The Lore of Old Elfland: Secrets From the Bronze Age to Middle-Earth. These aren't Santa's Elves we're talking about though--this conversation examines the historical tribes and legends that may be the origin of modern ideas about tall, beautiful, and mysterious pointy eared folk. Of course, we also explore the concept of diminutive humanoids, undead warriors and their barrows, the ramifications of the spread of religions on our folklore, and J.R.R. Tolkein's inspirations for The Lord of the Rings. All that and much more in this phenomenal episode!In the Plus+ Extension, we look at legends like The Wild Hunt and the Green Children of Woolpit, while entertaining the possibility that modern UFO, alien, and Bigfoot encounters might be the same category of phenomenon as our ancient elvish escapades.Become a Plus+ Member at patreon.com/innerverse FIND LINDA RAEDISCH ONLINEThe Lore of Old Elfland: Secrets From the Bronze Age to Middle-EarthLinda Raedisch - Llewellyn Publishing@Linda.Raedisch on Facebook@LindaRaedisch on Instagram WE TALKED ABOUT...Growing up with "Elf Land" in your backyardAncient burial mounds of Northern GermanyTracking the tribe of the Tuatha De Danann through historyNeolithic and Bronze Age peoples who may have been remembered as ElvesHave Bigfoot and Aliens taken the place of Elves in modern culture?The story of the spamathur and other helpful gnome-like spirits of the household and landHow Christian conversion chased away helper spirits of the homeIcelandic belief in nature spirits of modern timesAre elves actually ancestor spirits?Draugrs, undead revenants and restless deadJR Tolkein's character Tom Bombadil, and universal consciousness stepping down into multiplicityLinguistic origins of elves, giants, and godsThe Old Magic of Christmas and creepy Saturn archetypes - LINKRare Exports - movie portraying the dark side of Santa - LINK ONLY IN PLUS+ (Subscribe!)The legend of The Wild Hunt, an undead cavalry that may be related to elvesHow Elf and fairy encounters are similar to UFO abductions and near-death experiencesTolkein's writings and creating from a trance-stateRunes, Finnish epics, and the Elvish languagesThe legacy of JRR's son, the recently deceased Christopher TolkienEpic fantasy novels we love, and we introduce some rare words for your vocabulary, like incunabulumThe amazing legend of the Green Children of Woolpit, which might even be trueLiminal spaces and theories portals to the fairy zone, off planet or IN our planetTheories that the little people may have evolved into a creepier form by living undergroundDwarf sized ancient ruins and hobbit sized humanoid fossilsDenisovans, the huge proto-human hybrids who could survive in cold and high altitudesSUPPORT INNERVERSE WITH SECRET ENERGY POWER-UPSBlessed Herbs Colon Cleanse Kit Shilajit - "The Destroyer of Weakness"Become a Secret Energy affiliate and generate Karma Free wealth - Link To Spiritech Specialist Program MUSIC IN THIS EPISODEIntro: "Foggy Dreams" by Wisdom TradersOutro: "Light of Eärendil" by John Yentes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Craig Kringle talks with Linda Raedisch about Christmas elves, winter and solstice folklore surrounding fairies and elves, and even a bit of Halloween talk. Check the full show notes at WeirdChristmas.com as well as Linda's book _The Lore of Old Elfland."

I talk to author Linda Raedisch about her book The Old Magic of Christmas: Yuletide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year. We discuss ancient pagan rituals, legends, and stories from pagan old Europe.

Hey yo, so I recently chatted with author and friend of the show Linda Raedisch for Occulture RAW, a bonus feature for $5+ patrons over at patreon.com/occulture. We chatted about Walpurgisnacht, the Night of the Witches, which is on the night of April 30. Big celebration in certain parts of Germany and Scandinavia. We also chatted about Linda’s Germanic roots, fairy tales and books, including her newest book, which is a fantasy novella where the main character is a castle.  

Linda Raedisch shares yuletide traditions for the darkest days of the year. Sylvia Shults is back with more tales of yuletide spirits, holiday horrors and Christmas catastrophes.http://parabnormalradio.com/2017/12/16/ep-233-linda-raedisch-sylvia-shults/

BEYOND the DARKNESS is in the Holiday Spirit...with Holiday Spirits, Witches, Elves and a Legion of Ghosts and guest Linda Raedisch. Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts & witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In today's episode, youll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, & discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures. Rife with the more frightful characters from folklore & the seasons most petulant ghosts, this show takes you on a spooky sleigh ride from the silvered firs of a winter forest to the mirrored halls of the Snow Queen. Get the book here: www.Amazon.com/shop/darknessradio www.Harrys.com/Darkness www.Bombas.com/Darkness www.TrueCar.com www.HelloFresh.com and use code DARKNESS30 at check out for deep savings for your first order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEYOND the DARKNESS is in the Holiday Spirit...with Holiday Spirits, Witches, Elves and a Legion of Ghosts and guest Linda Raedisch. Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts & witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In today's episode, youll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, & discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures. Rife with the more frightful characters from folklore & the seasons most petulant ghosts, this show takes you on a spooky sleigh ride from the silvered firs of a winter forest to the mirrored halls of the Snow Queen. Get the book here: www.Amazon.com/shop/darknessradio www.Harrys.com/Darkness www.Bombas.com/Darkness www.TrueCar.com www.HelloFresh.com and use code DARKNESS30 at check out for deep savings for your first order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Horns and Humpday here on Wednesday.  Jason Mankey's "Raise the Horns Radio"  is Paganism in all of her glory. It's history, practice, ritual, and more. Followed each week by Pop Culture Pagan Trends, Music, Books, etc.   "Pammit's Porch" with Pamela Kelly.Join Pamela and guests as we talk about music, books, festivals, conventions, tattoos, mead...  Tonight 7pm    Jason invites Natalie Zaman, Natalie has the perfect gift for your magickal family or friends with the new book: Color and Conjure: Rituals & Magic Spells to Color.  8pm Pammit pours the tea and kicks back on the porch with guest Linda Raedisch as we talk about her book, "The Old Magic of Christmas: Yuletide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year"   

’Tis the Season for Witches, Elves, and a Legion of Ghosts  Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts and witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In The Old Magic of Christmas, you’ll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, and discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures. Rife with the more frightful characters from folklore and the season’s most petulant ghosts, this book takes you on a spooky sleigh ride from the silvered firs of a winter forest to the mirrored halls of the Snow Queen. Along the way, you’ll discover how to bring the festivities into your home with cookie recipes and craft instructions, as well as tips for delving more deeply into your relationship with the unseen.Linda Raedisch joins us to talk about all these old traditions, why Christmas doesn't end on the 25th, and gives you a great excuse to keep your lights up into January!Check Out Linda's Work

It's widely known that the modern celebration of Christmas has its origins in Pagan traditions. The Roman Saturnalia was celebrated by exchanging gifts and candles. But there's much more to the story than that. On this week’s Please Explain, we’re looking at the pagan origins of holiday traditions rooted in the celebration of the Winter Solstice. Linda Raedisch, author of The Old Magic of Christmas:Yuletide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year, discusses the history, folklore, traditions, botany and recipes of yuletide and explains why they linger in our modern holiday celebrations. Have questions about Christmas traditions and the Winter Solstice? Send us your questions in a comment below, or let us know on Twitter or Facebook! 

Here's some bonus audio from a recent conversation with Linda Raedisch, author of “The Old Magic of Christmas”, where we swap stories of Christmas Eve visitors. Buy Linda’s book on Amazon here. Music: FIVE-O - "Home Alone (5oh! Christmas Dubstep Remix)" | FIVE-O online: SoundCloud Follow OCCULTURE on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Google+ | Snapchat OCCULTURE streaming options: iTunes | YouTube | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Play Music | SoundCloud This podcast is produced in the Kingdom of Ohio and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International. Love Yourself | Think for Yourself | Question Authority

INTERVIEW STARTS AT 6:40 - Linda Raedisch, author of “The Old Magic of Christmas”, calls into the show to talk about her book. It’s witches and ghosts, elves and reindeer, magicians and shamans, and much, much more! Buy Linda’s book on Amazon here. Linda is an eclectic writer with an interest in the practical aspects of prehistory, history and religion. She writes and lectures on a wide variety of arcane topics. She’s a longtime library employee and professional craft instructor who teaches classes on candle making, broom making and other old-time homemaking arts. Theme music: Vestron Vulture - “I Want to be a Robot (Tribute to Giorgio Moroder)” | Vestron Vulture online: Bandcamp | SoundCloud | YouTube This episode’s #sicktrack: hero - “Jingle Bells 2015” | hero online: SoundCloud | YouTube Follow OCCULTURE on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Google+ | Snapchat OCCULTURE streaming options: iTunes | YouTube | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Play Music | SoundCloud This podcast is produced in the Kingdom of Ohio and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International. Love Yourself | Think for Yourself | Question Authority

Episode 71 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part Two) Our second 2014 holiday show includes a mini-documentary on the Krampuslauf Philadelphia parade and an interview with author Linda Raedisch. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)