Podcasts about Perchta

Forget cozy Coca-Cola Santas, this is the original dark side of Christmas.In this episode, we dive into the terrifying folklore of Krampus, the horned Christmas demon of the Alps who beats bad children with birch rods, stuffs them in sacks, and drags them off into the winter night. We trace his roots back to the brutal midwinter Rauhnächte, the terrifying goddess Perchta and her Perchten, and the way the Church shackled these pagan spirits to Saint Nicholas to create the ultimate good cop / bad cop duo.hauntedamericanhistory.comPatreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKS FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE FORGOTTEN BOROUGHBarnes and Noble -   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-borough-christopher-feinstein/1148274794?ean=9798319693334AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQPQD68SEbookGOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=S5WCEQAAQBAJ&pli=1KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-forgotten-borough-2?sId=a10cf8af-5fbd-475e-97c4-76966ec87994&ssId=DX3jihH_5_2bUeP1xoje_SMASHWORD: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1853316 !! DISTURB ME !! APPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disturb-me/id1841532090SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/3eFv2CKKGwdQa3X2CkwkZ5?si=faOUZ54fT_KG-BaZOBiTiQYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@DisturbMePodcastwww.disturbmepodcast.com TikTok- @hauntedchris LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658  Twitter- @Haunted_A_HInstagram- haunted_american_historyemail- hauntedamericanhistory@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detrás de las luces y los villancicos, la Navidad también guarda historias inquietantes. En este episodio de Interesante historia exploramos figuras del folclore europeo como Krampus, el temido castigador invernal; Gryla y su siniestro banquete; Perchta, la vigilante de los rituales antiguos; y el enigmático gato de Navidad. Un recorrido por mitos y tradiciones que revelan cómo el miedo, la disciplina y el misterio también formaron parte de la celebración navideña a lo largo de los siglos.

1º ESPECIALES DE NAVIDAD LOS DEMONIOS DE LA NAVIDAD .- Krampus. .- Padre Latigo. .- Tomte Escandinavo. ,- Gato Yule. .- Perchta. .- Drekavac. .- Hans Trapp. .- Zwarte Pieten 𝕋𝔼𝕄ℙ𝕆ℝ𝔸𝔻𝔸 𝟞47. ℙℝ𝕆𝔾ℝ𝔸𝕄𝔸 ℕº 13 🄿🅁🄾🄶🅁🄰🄼🄰 🄳🄴 🅁🄰🄳🄸🄾 _____________________________________________________________ 𝕟𝕠𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕕𝕖𝕙𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕒𝕪𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕠@𝕘𝕞𝕒𝕚𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝕞 _____________________________________________________________ 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐒 - 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢ó𝐧.- 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐎𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐌𝐀 - 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐜í𝐚. 𝐎𝐋𝐀 - 𝐎𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐜í𝐚. 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐑.- 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢ó𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐬. 𝐀𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐒. 𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐗

¿Qué pasaría si te dijera que el monstruo más temido de la Navidad no es el Krampus, sino una mujer con un pie de ganso y un cuchillo en la falda?Hoy, en el segundo día de nuestra Novena de Leyendas, viajamos al silencio de los Alpes para conocer a Frau Perchta. La historia la recuerda como la bruja que destripa a los niños vagos, pero la arqueología nos cuenta otra verdad: ella fue una Diosa de Luz a la que le arrebataron su trono.En este episodio destripamos (literalmente) el mito:

Terrifying & True returns with dark Christmas horror rooted in real Alpine folklore and chilling winter horror stories. Long before cozy Hallmark snowfalls, families in the high Alps spent the Twelve Nights of Christmas fearing a “Christmas Witch” who might reward your hard work… or split you open and stuff you with straw if you broke her rules. This is the terrifying legend of Frau Perchta and her horned horde, the Perchten – where festive lights, fasting days, and spinning wheels turn into a deadly checklist for survival.  In this holiday special, we dive into the eerie, mature side of winter tradition, where spooky stories, urban legends, and brutal morality tales kept entire villages in line through the darkest nights of the year. If you crave Christmas horror that feels older and sharper than anything under the tree, this is your episode.Inside this episode:The rules of the Christmas Witch: Why Alpine families raced to finish their spinning, scrub their homes, and eat a strict Twelfth Night meal before Epiphany, terrified that one broken tradition could invite Perchta's knife.Belly-Slitter punishments straight out of horror stories: From trampled weaving to the infamous eviscerations stuffed with straw and stones, we unpack how this gruesome myth drove real-world discipline in a brutal winter landscape.From Bright Goddess to winter monster: How a once-benevolent “Bright One” and Lady of Epiphany was demonized by the Church into a sinister Christmas hag, complete with goose-foot, ragged robes, and a curse-laden black cloth.Wild Hunts and haunted Alpine nights: The chilling tales of Perchta's ghostly procession screaming across the winter sky, dragging lost souls and unbaptized children in her wake, and why villagers locked doors and clutched charms when the wind howled.The Perchten, Krampus, and other holiday terrors: Meet the beautiful and ugly Perchten, see how they inspired modern Krampus runs, and compare them to figures like Belsnickel and Père Fouettard in a full-blown Christmas rogues' gallery.Living traditions in the spooky season: How today's Perchtenläufe—massive parades of horned masks, cowbells, and towering headdresses—keep this eerie anthology of winter legends alive in the mountains, blending folk horror with festival fun.This episode is perfect for listeners who love folklore, chilling stories, and mature themes that turn cozy Christmas nostalgia into something far more eerie, scary, and unforgettable. When the holidays get too sweet, remember: in some places, kids didn't just fear coal in their stocking—they feared Frau Perchta at the door.We're telling that story tonight.

Nelehký osud Perchty z Rožmberka inspiroval k historické povídce autorku Pavlu Horákovou. V příběhu situovaném na mikulovský zámek vychází autorka z předpokladu, že když je člověk po smrti, má tu výhodu, že ví o všem. Perchta z Rožmberka k nám promlouvá ze zásvětí a vzpomíná na svůj nelehký osud v područí nemilovaného muže.

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. 

It's time for a creepy, cozy Christmas! In this episode of For the Love of History, we delve into the chilling legend of Krampus, the infamous counterpart to Saint Nicholas. This horned, mythical creature has haunted Alpine folklore for centuries, delivering punishment to those who land on the naughty list. Discover the fascinating origins of Krampus, from his roots in Norse mythology to his connections with the goddess Perchta in Alpine pagan traditions. We'll explore: How Krampus evolved from a pagan protector to a feared symbol under Christianity. The wild tradition of Krampusnacht and the Krampuslauf (Krampus Run). How Krampus nearly disappeared under fascist rule and made a roaring comeback in the 20th century. Heartwarming modern efforts to integrate Krampus traditions with new communities. This episode also touches on the broader themes of winter folklore and how societies have used mythical figures like Krampus to reflect their fears, values, and celebrations. What You'll Learn: The historical and cultural significance of Krampus in Alpine regions. Surprising connections between winter folklore and societal shifts. How Krampus has been reimagined in contemporary media and traditions. Keywords: Krampus folklore, Alpine traditions, Christmas mythology, Krampusnacht, Saint Nicholas legends, pagan winter traditions, history of Krampus, creepy Christmas tales, Perchta mythology, winter solstice folklore. Call to Action: If you enjoyed this eerie holiday tale, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your history-loving friends! Let us know your favorite winter folklore character, and join us next week for the kickoff of Season 10. Until then, stay curious and cozy!

Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! How would Alaric of the Visigoths celebrate the midwinter holiday (Christmas? Solstice? Yule?). The idea was kicked around a lot between the two of us until it seemed imperative that we actually write this episode. And thus, an episode was born. In this episode, Alaric is about six years old. He doesn't exactly understand that his life is hanging by a knife's edge – caught between the invading Huns and the colonizing Romans. This is the story of a little boy just trying to do the right thing and not get his belly slit open by the Perchta, as one does around this time of year. So sit back, pour yourself a festive holiday beverage, and enjoy this very fictional, occasionally true episode.  Sponsors & Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this hilarious and spooky pod-a-versary episode of 'Cryptids, Creeps, and Conspiracy,' our spirited host celebrates Christmas and a year of podcasting with special guest Joe from 'Tales, Trails, and Taverns.' Amid laughs, tales of peculiar investigations, and a visit from a ghost named Rose, the duo dives into chilling stories, including the terrifying Christmas Witch, Frau Prosta, who isn't a fan of messy homes. Expect unexpected ghostly encounters and supernatural shenanigans in this wild ride!Click here for merch sites, patreon site, website, to donate, and join me on social media!Joe's BookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cryptids-creeps-and-conspiracy-podcast--6041412/support.

In this episode, we explore the gods and goddesses associated with winter and death. From Itztlacoliuhqui of Mesoamerica, to Boreas, Demeter, and Persephone of ancient Greece; Cailleach Beara in Scotland who's also known as the Cailleach in Ireland; Marzanna of Western Slavic lands; Perchta in the Alpine valleys; Frau Holle of the Germanic region, and Hel of Norse mythology, these deities reflect how ancient cultures grappled with the trials of winter and the inevitability of death.Transcripts For transcripts of this episode head over to: https://archpodnet.com/tpm/08Links Check out Kurly Tlapoyawa for more info about Mesoamerican archaeology Digitized National Folklore Collection of Ireland See photos related to episode topics on Instagram Loving the macabre lore? Treat your host to a coffee!ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates Motion

It's that time of year again: frantic last minute shopping, swearing at rolls of Sellotape, covering fir trees with bling....and the dragons emerge with a festive folkloric offering that adds a bit of shadow to the season.   This year Jules and Madeleine take a look at the strange relationship between Christmas and witchcraft. If that sounds implausible, stick around - there is a bizarre logic behind it. As with many folkloric traditions, the Christmas witch goes back centuries but some of the modern iterations bring a new level of horror to the tradition. We remember Father Christmas but forget Perchta. We tell stories about St Nicholas but forget St Lucy and her alter Ego, Bloody Lucy. And just who led the wild hunts during Saturnalia and later the twelve days of Christmas? Find out in a special festive episode.   Title music: Ecstasy by Smiling Cynic

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

Today's episode is all about Winter Deities/Demons. We start with Perchta from Austria, Bavaria, and parts of Switzerland, then we move onto Karakoncolos from the Balkans, and finish up with the Finnish Nuuttipukki.The BOOKJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchtahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallikantzaroshttps://daughter-of-jaded-era.blogspot.com/2015/12/a-scary-christmas-legend-nuuttipukki.htmlThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/;;; Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Rauhnächte bieten uns Frauen eine besondere Verbindung zum weiblichen Aspekt dieser magischen Zeit an. In dieser Folge erfährst du, wie weibliche Archetypen wie Frau Holle und Perchta dich inspirieren können, welche Yin-Qualitäten sich in diese Zeit betten und wie du als Frau die Rauhnächte bewusst nutzen kannst, um dein neues Jahr voller Klarheit und Stärke zu gestalten. ✨ **Magie der Rauhnächte – Deine Reise durch die Zeit zwischen den Jahren** ✨ Willkommen zu meiner Podcast-Serie rund um die geheimnisvollen Rauhnächte! Die Zeit zwischen dem 24. Dezember und dem 6. Januar, oft als „Zwischen den Jahren“ bezeichnet, birgt eine ganz besondere Magie. Sie lädt uns ein, innezuhalten, zurückzublicken und bewusst das neue Jahr zu gestalten. In jeder Episode dieser Serie begleite ich dich auf deiner persönlichen Reise durch die Rauhnächte – mit inspirierendem Wissen, traditionellen Bräuchen und praktischen Impulsen. Wir tauchen ein in alte Mythen, kraftvolle Rituale und die besondere Energie dieser Tage, um dir den Übergang in das neue Jahr bewusst und kraftvoll zu gestalten. Die Episodentitel im Überblick: 1️⃣ Einführung in die Rauhnächte: Ursprung und Bedeutung 2️⃣ Die Magie der Rauhnächte: Rituale und Traditionen 3️⃣ Vorbereitung auf die Rauhnächte: Was du brauchst 4️⃣ Tagesrituale: Die 12 Nächte im Detail 5️⃣ Träume und Orakel: Die Botschaften der Rauhnächte 6️⃣ Reflexion und Neuanfang: Persönliche Entwicklung während der Rauhnächte 7️⃣ Rauhnächte und Frau sein: Mit den Rauhnächten dein 2025 gestalten ✨ Nutze die Magie der Rauhnächte für deine persönliche Reise! ✨ Erlebe die Rauhnächte mit meiner exklusiven Begleitung über die Rauhnachts-App: www.dierauhnaechte.com. Dort findest du vertiefende Inhalte, Inspirationen und praktische Begleiter für diese magische Zeit. Ich lade dich ein, diese besondere Zeit bewusst zu erleben und in Einklang mit alten Traditionen dein neues Jahr zu gestalten. **Mehr über Daniela Hutter und ihre Arbeit:** [Yin-Prinzip, Seminare, Retreats + Coachings](https://www.danielahutter.com/) [Blog](https://www.danielahutter.com/blog/) [Newsletter](https://www.danielahutter.com/für-dich/newsletter/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Hutter.Daniela) [Kontakt](https://www.danielahutter.com/für-dich/kontakt-1/) [Buch Das Yin-Prinzip](https://www.danielahutter.com/shop/bücher/das-yinprinzip/) Möchtest Du mehr zu einem bestimmten Thema hören, soll ich einen bestimmten Gast einladen oder möchtest Du selbst zu Gast im Yin-Magazin sein – dann schick mir gerne eine Nachricht per E-Mail an info@danielahutter.com oder via WhatsApp: +436642250429.

Welcome back to the show that talks about stuff on purpose! Since we got such a great response from last week's New Music Showcase [UM}, we've decided to do it all over again with a new New Music Showcase! This week, we're talking about a... heavy folk metal... band from Tyrol, Austria called Perchta, and their latest release, "D'Muata"! It's something special, kids, and we hope you enjoy listening to this music at least twice as much as we enjoyed talking about it! If you'd like to listen to "D'Muata", by the way, you can CLICK HERE to check out their Bandcamp page, which you should. It's always important to support the artists you love. Since this is a New Music Showcase, that means there's an obligatory poll over on our official blog. CLICK HERE to visit the blog and vote in that poll, if you're feeling frisky. The fate of "D'Muata" is in your hands! Do you think this album belongs in the TRAPPO Essentials Can(n)on? You get to decide! While you're there on the blog, you might as well scroll down just a bit and leave a comment. Tell us what you think of Perchta's music. Do you think it's neat? We want to know! You could also share those thoughts in an email, if that's more your speed. CLICK HERE to send us an email, which we would certainly appreciate. We're also on Threads. Are you on Threads? Then CLICK HERE to follow us on Threads, and we'll probably follow you back on Threads. That would be cool. Threads. There's an official TRAPPO newsletter out there for your enjoyment. Were you aware of this? It's called The TRAPPO Town Gazette, and new editions drop each Wednesday. You can CLICK HERE to subscribe for free, and it will enrich your life. Probably. Maybe. Thanks for listening!

Review of "D'Muata" by Perchta (Prophecy Productions, 2024). Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Greg Kyle (RIP).

Narodila se do bohaté české katolické rodiny Oldřicha z Rožmberka. Žila v těžké době a v nešťastném manželství. I přesto na svůj život nerezignovala a projevila se jako silná a odhodlaná žena. Narodila se pravděpodobně v roce 1429 v bohaté rodině jihočeských Rožmberků, která žila na luxusním sídle v Českém Krumlově. Vychována byla dle patřičných zvyklostí, a to včetně vzdělání. Pravděpodobně uměla číst, ale pro psaní si najímala písaře.Všechny díly podcastu Osudové ženy můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Celebrate the holiday season in style as we discuss the intriguing and inflexible Christmas Creature, Perchta! Let's go! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdandfeared/support

The Ghoulies meet the belly slitting Christmas Witch.Ending Song: The End? by GhoulSupport the showFollow us on them internetzinstagram: area_215

Greeting's heathens and witches,Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Yule traditionally starts on the Winter Solstice and ends on Jan 1, though it used to last for two months which meant this festive season helped get you through the coldest, darkest part of year. It's also the season most associated with snow and ice. For this year's 104 series, we're delving into elemental magic, and what better way to start with snow and ice magic! While technically a subset of water magic, snow and ice have unique properties and spells that make the great to add to your spell repertoire. We also discuss ways to honor the season of Yule, extending that holiday feeling all the way through Imbolc. There's deities associated with snow and ice, too. Of course, we round out the episode by talking about how we celebrate Yule. Related Episodes:Yule 101, episode 2: https://youtu.be/s8NG89qOqXk?si=3Cu9kVlGkzkZwcOnYule 102, episode 28: https://youtu.be/VbDfRxWUPhU?si=OqjpBiWlRwhkkkLpYule 103 The Wild Hunt, episode 48: https://youtu.be/GGPRzi8XXfE?si=OY2vdCe_gdCzkkMPHidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-ZMabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5cWhat Even is Santa Claus (Is Santa an Egregore): https://youtu.be/BFFGzAOsT_Y?si=Qy0jr1HYzxNUTqhxA Meta Analysis of God King Santa Clause: https://youtu.be/WsKBBDy9vA0?si=oRNJGeIbrNWvOxLLMediation Basics, episode 13: https://youtu.be/snAMunKM03w?si=WMGWo23_c6UGLQBPCurses and Hexes, episode 67: https://youtu.be/5Omk8Y3LddQ?si=CtfvIielTxguexZA Sources:https://witchcraftedlife.com/how-to-use-graveyard-snow-in-your-magickal-workings-snow-magick-for-witches/https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmic_psyche_/video/7057703843320204591https://blog.greenwitchliving.com/the-magick-of-snow-symbolism-uses/https://tarotpugs.com/2017/11/05/winter-magick-spells-and-goddesses/https://kindredspirit.co.uk/2019/11/18/realm-and-ritual-of-winter-magic/https://www.pinterest.com/pin/819232988468338239/https://jcartemisiabooks.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/snow-ritual-element-magic-symbols-and-uses/https://otherworldlyoracle.com/freezer-spells/https://otherworldlyoracle.com/snow-spells-ice-magick/https://www.thewitchandwand.com/post/patience-spell-with-fire-icehttps://www.learnreligions.com/yule-snow-magic-2562956https://www.wattpad.com/243087090-book-of-spells-ice-spellshttps://folklorethursday.com/folktales/top-10-snow-queens-and-winter-hags-from-around-the-world-2/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deities_and_personifications_of_seasonshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchta

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. Pagan Ritual Song course: https://f77d9f-2.myshopify.com/products/pagan-ritual-song-course-jan-feb-2024 Buy Jenn Campus' book, A Guide to Celebrating the 12 days of Yule: jenncampusauthor.com/product/a-guid…-days-of-yule/ Emilia Blom, who shared the solstice wishes ritual with me: www.instagram.com/vildmedicin/ My Big Fat Solstice playlist on Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/2LFjxSU…a743490a69a6459c Gnome for Christmas Fair Folk episode: open.spotify.com/episode/5ysFM2qu…6172f7663bc0479f Join my mailing list: 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: www.academia.edu/9403910 The Icelandic Yule Lads poem in English
ingebretsens-blog.com/wp-content/upl…-Lads-Poem.pdf “The Winter Goddess: Percht, Holda, and Related Figures” By Lotte Motz
dokumen.tips/documents/motz-lot…s-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
www.scribd.com/doc/17325747/Perc…itter-and-Her-Kin ‘Grýla, Grýlur, Grøleks and Skeklers: Medieval Disguise Traditions in the North Atlantic?” by Terry Gunnell
notendur.hi.is/~terry/articles/T…_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: www.amazon.co.uk/music/player/alb…483616862&sr=1-1 Spinn, Spinn, Spinnerinn by Herbergsuche Gruppe
Buy it: music.apple.com/ca/album/spinn-sp…55276?i=318155791 Grýlukvaeði by Thrju a Palli
Buy it:
music.apple.com/ca/album/gr%C3%BD…7315?i=1621787688 Instrumental track: The Wanderer by Juniper and the Wolf
Buy Juniper and the Wolf's music: juniperandthewolf.bandcamp.com/

Each Christmas season, the mountain peoples of Europe are beset by monsters. Fearsome figures like Krampus, Perchta, and the Kuker descend into quaint hilltop villages, sometimes to spread holiday cheer, sometimes to hasten the coming of spring, and sometimes just to sew chaos and discord. These figures are all part of similar winter celebrations found across the Alps, stretching from their western foothills in France all the way to the Dinaric Alps of the Balkans. Due to the primal nature of these traditions, in which men and women wear the skins of beasts and the faces of demons, scholars and churchmen have wondered for decades if these Christmas festivals could really be a remnant of much older traditions. On this week's episode of Gladio Free Europe, Liam and Russian Sam explore the history of these Christmastime monsters, and the widespread traditions of people wearing their costumes to parade through the streets. While drawing a straight from Krampus to ancient Alpine paganism is not particularly easy, some of these figures offer interesting parallels to what we know of the traditional pantheons that Christianity supplanted. Historians today are much hesitant to attribute modern beliefs to paganism than they might have been in the time of the Brothers Grimm. But it's clear that these traditions are among the oldest in Europe, with interesting to the development of witchcraft lore and even the spread of deadly witch hunts across medieval and Early Modern Europe. Join us on a trip to the snowy highlands of Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Bulgaria and decide for yourself if these winter monsters may be our last remnant of the pagan world.

This Yule, bring stories to the party that won't bore anyone.  Listen to your favorite witches discuss wild tales like the Yule Cat of Iceland, the origins and possible theories behind the Sugar Plum Fairy, a witch who does some cool metal stuff, a log who gives presents in a unique way, and the creation of Scarlet's own new adorable character!  These stories will surely inspire you to possibly do more research and wow your family of choice this season with these incredibly weird tales.  Enjoy and have a bangin' holiday!

“Horror Through Her Eyes" is an empowering weekly podcast celebrating horror works of art from a female perspective. Join in for reviews of the most intriguing films, books, television shows and more as “The Taminator” and “Amateur Destroyer” explore the world of horror beyond gender stereotypes. In today's episode we reviewed Hagazussa (2019) (chosen by Jessica). Homework for next week: watch Black Christmas (1974) - currently streaming for free (as of 12/7/23) on Tubi, Peacock, Roku, PlutoTV, Freevee, and Crackle. 00:00 - Intro 03:31 - Haunting Headlines 05:07 - Fright Bites 21:25 - Movie Review 02:34:57 - Monstrous Mention 02:36:50 - Outro Information about “Perchta” was taken from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchta  Interview with Lukas Feigelfeld about the movie on Static Vision channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iunFMZoRt34  Our Socials:  Horror Through Her Eyes -  Email: horrorthroughhereyes@yahoo.com  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652782216942180  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horror_through_her_eyes_pod/  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@horror_through_her_eyes_pod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorthroughhereyespod  Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/HorrorHerEyes/   Tammy -  FB: https://www.facebook.com/Tammom3  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taminatortammyturner  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealtaminator  Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/taminator/  Jessica -  FB: https://www.facebook.com/jessicalylynnschmitty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amateur.destroyer/  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@amateur.destroyer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amateur.destroyer  Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Ashy_Slashy/  Our “Monstrous Mention” for this episode is Kat Monster! Find all of their information below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekatmonsterart/  Art Prints: https://www.inprnt.com/profile/katmonsterart/  Website: https://thekatmonster.carrd.co Tattoo Work: https://thekatmonster.carrd.co/#tattoo  Tattoo Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musetattoospnw/  Music: Intro:  Come Out And Play by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Haunting Headlines:   Witch By The Sea by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  Fright Bites:   Spooky Ride by Twin Musicom | http://www.twinmusicom.org/  Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Hagazussa Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1-gcr_RTqY  Monstrous Mentions:  Music: ⁠https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/  Outro: Which Witch · Florence + The Machine How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful ℗ 2015 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited Released on: 2015-06-01 ⁠      --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horrorthroughhereyes/message

In this episode, we delve into the winter solstice season, exploring its ghostly nature and the profound duality it embodies—the delicate equilibrium between darkness and light, endings and beginnings. We unravel some common themes interwoven in winter ghost stories and myths. Our focus though, is on the chilling Alpine winter spirit, Perchta, and her eerie companions, the Perchten, who add a spine-tingling dimension to the season. As we navigate the shadows of winter, our Ritual That Works invites you to reflect on the past year, acknowledging its lessons, while preparing you for the transformative journey of the new year just around the corner. Books and resources: Christmas and Other Horrors edited by Ellen Datlow Folklore: Perchta the belly‐slitter and her kin: a view of some traditional threatening figures, threats and punishments by John B. Smith The Old Magic of Christmas by Linda Raedisch Sunless Solstice edited by Lucy Evans and Tanya Kirk Becoming Witchy: Winter Solstice and Yule Keep in touch and up to date by following Bramble & Brimstone on ⁠instagram⁠, visit our ⁠website⁠ or ⁠shop⁠, where you can sign up for our newsletter for monthly rituals, shop our wares, and get more Becoming Witchy content!    Sign up to our Newsletter for monthly rituals and a discount code for our shop! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomingwitchy/message

Durk Kooistra duikt in de verrassende geschiedenis van Zwarte Piet met Michiel de Jong, volgens wie deze kindervriend/-schrik wortelt in heidense gebruiken en niets te maken heeft met de transatlantische slavernij. Met dank aan Gesuino Grecu Zizzinu Grechu en Angelo Cucca voor de foto met het witte en zwarte masker en Francesco Pepe voor de foto van Sinterklaas met de Christkindl en de Perchta's. Bronnen en links bij deze uitzending: De site van Michiel de Jong, waar ook zijn boeken te bestellen zijn: https://www.dekomediant.nl/ Michiel de Jong op Wynia's Week: https://www.wyniasweek.nl/author/dejongmichel/ De relatie tussen Zwarte Piet en het koloniale verleden: een analyse van de continuïteit tussen de karakterontwikkelingen van Zwarte Piet, het historische verloop van het Nederlandse koloniale- en imperiale verleden en het culturele archief, 1800-2017, scriptie van Lorraine Bouman: https://studenttheses.uu.nl/handle/20.500.12932/30032

It's 12th night...are you still spinning flax? For the love of god, STOP!!!

In this January almanac episode, I share about how English Plough Sunday and Plough Monday rituals dovetail with pagan midwinter worship of Odin to present a quandary as rich today as ever: How do we hold sacred the human capacity to employ technologies that multiply our power, while dancing on the delicate balance between service and domination? How do we bless the hard work of human hands where it meets the life of the world? This episode delves into traditions of chasing out the spirits of Yule, as well as blessing of apple trees, ploughs, and ultimately ploughboys as representatives of the overflow of human passion and physical power. Sign up for UNEARTHED, my course on the roots of imperialism in the Christian Middle Ages: https://rustic-waterfall-641.myflodesk.com Listen to the January Almanac playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lcgJz369QMIDmN8J4LEAq?si=96bd3fac66c8482f Contact me by email fairfolkcast [at] gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danica.boyce/ Music in this episode: January Man by Lau & Karine Polwart Buy it: https://lau-music.bandcamp.com/track/january-man Apple Tree Wassail by Jon Boden Buy his albums https://hudsonrecords.co.uk/shopfront/jon-boden Ploughboy's Dream by Janice Burns and Jon Doran Buy it: https://bandcamp.com/download?cart_id=97060025&sig=7770feb4eddf1844063928c397bc5b88&from=checkout Ploughboy's Glory by Lisa Knapp Buy it: https://lisaknapp.bandcamp.com/track/ploughboys-glory Instrumental track: St. Agnes' Eve by Carol Wood Buy it: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/st-agnes-eve/130331483?i=130332115 Opening theme: Forest March by Sylvia Woods Buy Sylvia Woods' music: www.harpcenter.com/category/harp-cds Sources and Resources for this episode: Rune Hjarno Rasmussen's St Knut / Odin parallels video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l99YoPiPLrg The Nordic Animist Year (book) by Rune Hjarno Rasmussen: https://shop.nordicanimism.com/shop/9-books-and-calendars/9-the-nordic-animist-year/ The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain by Ronald Hutton (book) “The Winter Goddess: Percht, Holda, and Related Figures” By Lotte Motz dokumen.tips/documents/motz-lot…s-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 www.scribd.com/doc/17325747/Perc…itter-and-Her-Kin Lyrics to folk song "Ploughboy's Glory" http://www.joe-offer.com/folkinfo/songs/362.html Episode Image: by John Bauer from story "The Ring," by Helena Nyblom, 1914 Transcript: This is the January Almanac episode of Fair Folk in which I will be discussing the folklore and pagan roots of January celebrations with an emphasis on nourishing traditions we can bring forward and apply to our modern lives, to help us connect to land and to history in productive and empowering ways. This month I'll be focusing on the new cycle of years changing over the end of the Yule season and our relationship to labour and technology, which was a focus that arose for me while I was researching this January episode. That hasn't arisen for me before, but it definitely is an emphasis of English and Nordic tradition, and it'll explain more as we go ahead. Other themes that arise in January folklore are the continued divination and predictive quality for the year ahead that we've may have already seen in December. Folklore also the supernatural and the feminine visiting from the wilds beyond, because it is still winter and these forces still rule. There's often a theme in January songs especially of weather, bad weather, loneliness, cold and love, longing as metaphorically associated with those sensations of coldness and isolation in the wintertime. And of course, the slow return of the sun is being observed across European folklore, which is what I always focus on.

It's Christmas in the I Scream Parlour! First, Abby pulls out the Christmas Eve true crime story of a family torn apart by a suspicious house fire: the Missing Sodder Children. Then, Ashlyn will knock your stockings off with her tales of Krampus, Belsnickel, Perchta, and the Icelandic Yule Lads. This episode has everything: a cold miser and a heat miser, a treat for new Patreon subscribers, mysterious cemetery bones but don't worry about it!!, an accident-causing billboard, a better turkey trot, to hell in a hand basket, a hot take, the Christmas fashion police, and a deceased elf on the shelf. Thanks for listening!!Love the show? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/iscreamsocialpodcast Follow us on social media: @iscreamsocialpodcastEmail us: iscreamsocialpod@gmail.comSupport the show

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/

In this episode we talk about four of the haunted holiday Cryptids from around the world. You'll hear about The Yule Cat, Belsnickle, Krampus, and Berchta. These stories are way more frightening than any Christmas story we grew up with! Perchta story sources: https://germangirlinamerica.com/ https://boroughsofthedead.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Frau Holle kennt man in anderen Mythologien auch als Perchta. Auf jeden Fall habe man damals für einen ordentlichen Haushalt eine Göttin verantwortlich gemacht, sagt Grimm-Experte Holger Ehrhardt von der Uni Kassel. Interview: Nicole Dantrimont.

Vampires? Goblins? Phantom Cats? No, we aren't talking about Halloween! There are quite a few dark yuletide traditions from around the world, and one in particular has become very popular in recent years!Join the LA Krampus Run!https://midsummerscream.org/Support the show!Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/WhispersofaWitchBuy Me a Coffee : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewitchvoiceConnect with me!Instagram :   http://www.instagram.com/whisperspfawitch_podcastFacebook :    https://www.facebook.com/thewitchvoiceWebsite:        https://www.witchvoice.com/whispers-of-a-witchAnd remember, stay wicked!!!Support the show

This episode asks how we can take the natural themes of the month and separate them from the contexts that have framed and sometimes twisted them, so we can use them to empower all beings – especially, this month, foxes and geese. It surveys November droving and pannage traditions, Guy Fawkes Day on November 5th, fox hunting and its complex legacy, St. Martins day on November 11 and its entanglement with goose lore, and St. Catherine's day on November 25th, which opens the season of the Germanic winter goddesses, whose later folklore connects spinning and wheels, snow, wild animals, flying, geese, and children. Join the Mailing List: view.flodesk.com/pages/62d72c01da642d55a9868141 Listen to the November Almanac playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/094rCk7NZWNOSLmoHHPqc2?si=83d27558f563416b Fair Folk's Patreon: www.patreon.com/fairfolkcast Songs featured in this episode: “The Fox” by Laura Viers Buy Laura Viers' music on Bandcamp: https://lauraveirs.bandcamp.com/track/the-fox “Kadrilaul” by Collage / Choir of Tallin University of Technology Buy Collage's music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/kadriko/1100185926 “Martinmas Time” by James Yorkston Buy James Yorkston's music digitally: https://jamesyorkston.bandcamp.com/ Buy James Yorkston's records: https://www.jamesyorkston.co.uk/shop/ “Goose and Common” by the Askew Sisters Buy the Askew Sisters' music: http://www.askewsisters.co.uk/ Opening theme: Forest March by Sylvia Woods Buy Sylvia Woods' music: www.harpcenter.com/category/harp-cds Some sources for this episode: The Year in Ireland by Kevin Danaher, 1972. Folk-Lore and Folk-Stories of Wales by Marie Trevelyan, 1909. https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book//lookupid?key=olbp54204 Article: “The Winter Goddess: Percht, Holda, and Related Figures” by Lotte Motz https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HDXoKGBG3PojPXDJrJXZ3Ae2A7HQCCA7/view?usp=sharing Article: "Perchta the Belly-Slitter and Her Kin: A View of Some Traditional Threatening Figures, Threats and Punishments" by John B. Smith https://drive.google.com/file/d/1280qQAcXA-p0bbrF3_zujAbB0tJMr0Bo/view?usp=sharing Frau Holle in the Grimm's Fairy Tales: https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm024.html An article about enclosure: https://medium.com/@daveuwakwe/what-a-poem-about-a-goose-teaches-us-about-property-3dfe6f7972ec St. Martin Lore from County Kerry ℅ the National Folklore Collection of Ireland: https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4666609/4666442 (Search the vast collection for more!)

Welcome to the Adventures of Jollyland. Follow Reign Ashling (Marc Shawn Serrano) in a coming-of-age story where he battles his inner-demons by being thrust into a new world, the puzzling world of Jolly.  It's an exciting sneak-peak “bonus episode,” that The Vocalizers' Jollyland team will be launching soon. It will be a new kid-friendly podcast inspired by “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Anticipate Christmas legends to come alive like — Kris Kringle, Perchta, Krampus, Hans Trapp, Jack Frost, Santa Claus, and many more. Also, meet new original characters like Elfie, (the ruler of Elfland) and Queen Dita, (the ruler of Jollyland and Claws Castle).  Dive into this immersive, fantastical fictional story. If you love Jollyland and would like to listen to more, click our follow or subscribe option, so that you hear all of our latest updates, such as when we announce our launch date of “The Adventures of Jollyland.”  Visit our website at: instabio.cc/vocalizers Support our https://www.patreon.com/thevocalizers (Patreon) at patreon.com/thevocalizers Written and Directed by Marc Shawn Serrano and Marie Harris Katz Produced, and Edited by Marc Shawn Serrano Listen and read with the script here: https://www.wattpad.com/1193061056?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_reading&wp_page=reading_part_end&wp_uname=MarcSerrano8&wp_originator=sF%2BZehhO1Qi2eMHVv%2BzyqWPb1InXEIg1JTbs29mm5uFLcHHXy5YgQgxpXtBciX5LT33PJTvIqIPP%2FWcR%2ByfZcrGFrW8LmuxBsU5FS6Z1gKOKu5oP%2B%2BNb31TU5HtjqOZN (The Adventures of Jollyland - “Im Going to See a Brighter Day.” ) Cast  Reign Ashling - Marc Shawn Serrano  Cameron Ashling - Ian Katz  Breanna Ashling - Lucia Ramos  La Befana - Ann Craft  Elfie - Jane Tanya  Aubriana - Myles Macpherson Narration: Marie Harris Katz 

Have you spun your flax?CW: This episode contains graphic violence and extreme domestic shade.Follow on Instagram: @monstersinmypodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MonstersinMyPodLeave a review a iTunes!Feedback, suggestions, or sponsorship: iamseansemail@gmail.com©2022 Deep Pockets Media

Hi Ichabodicans! Today we bring you the last episode of Season 1. FINALLY! After one year and four months. It's belated, but it's here--the Krampus Episode. Today we're gonna teach you all about Krampus and his origin story. Did he come from Black Pete? Perchta? Hel? Gryla? How can you appease him? What if you catch him sniffing around your house on Christmas Eve? What happens if he kidnaps one of your kids? All these questions will be answered in today's epic episode. You don't want to miss this. If you do . . . well, I wasn't supposed to say this, but if you miss it, you're totally lame. Like. Totally. JK. We love you. And so does Ichabod. Today's Source:Krampus: The History and Legacy of the Mythological Figure Who Punishes Children During the Christmas SeasonIchabod's Nose Picks/Andy:OzarkSweet MagnoliasThe Woman Across The Street From The Girl In The WindowIchabod's Nose Picks/Jen:LambThe WastelandThe Dark and the Wicked

Cosmic reindeer, giants, goats and child-eating cats. Listen to some tales about the creatures that stalk the night over the Yule and Christmas period, and learn a few techniques to protect yourself from them.

We take you around the world with us as we uncover and discuss some of the craziest, most bizarre Christmas traditions from countries around the world. Lynn joins us today with her quirky sense of humor and the laughter rolls on. Have a safe and amazing day, no matter how you choose to celebrate it!

Ho Ho Ho and a happy holidays to you all! We wish you are merry and bright and that you don't have to deal with too many frights. But, if you are up for the frights, Hailey has a wonderful tale in store for you. This week we are covering the myths and folklore from around the world that all have one thing in common - Christmas! From the  true story of Krampus to a hunt with dogs and even some heads exploding in a tv show, you are in for a treat. Follow along every Friday as we travel around the "Murder Alphabet" of the United States.-> Follow us on Spotify and show your support for our show!-> Like us & Leave a Killer review on Apple Podcast-> Send us some cool messages on Instagram  @allamericankillers, we will be sure to answer all we can!Thanks for the support of our podcast, we appreciate each and every one of your tuning in for some deadly tales.This weeks' Myths: Krampus, Perchta, The Wild Hunt, The Grither, Saint Nick, & Frau GaudeSources:- https://www.thethings.com/15-terrifying-christmas-stories-that-will-put-you-in-true-holiday-spirit-this-year/- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/131217-krampus-christmas-santa-devil- https://www.vice.com/en/article/43989p/perchta-christmas-goddess-demon-woman- https://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/grither/

When my husband, Andrew Melby, suggested that Krampus would be a good HILF subject to do for our first Holiday episode, he unwittingly stepped into the guest seat.  Krampus - the pagen-era Yuletide devil that predates the Baby Jesus - is an awesome and intriguing subject to delve into; proving that the only thing that surpasses Melby's taste in podcasts, is his taste in women. PART 1Welcome and a little chit-chat on the insightful and hard-hitting subjects like The Spice Girls and pros and cons of nose rings.00:06:58 - Melby explains why he assigned Krampus and wherein lies the intrigue. 00:10:00 - Dawn's primary research sources includes: The Krampus and the old Dark Christmas by Al RidenourThe Old Magic of Christmas by Linda RaedischKrampusnacht - Twelve Nights of Krampus edited by Kate Wolford00:12:08 - Dawn begins with Krampus's origin - where and when we find him... and with a preemptive apology to our German audience. 00:13:45 - It all began with a witch named Perchta.00:16:16 - The Home Visit. ...or when Krampus comes into your living room and all hell breaks loose. 00:19:04 - Deep, dark winter and how those who know It, know Krampus better than most. 00:27:00 - Greetings from Krampus, and the greeting cards that started a craze. 00:30:21 - So you wanna start your own Krampus? Good idea, here's where to start: 00:31:50 - When the Catholic Church meets Krampus; and how a ban becomes a BAND!00:37:16 - You think Karens are bad? Meet the Wild Barbaras and Dark Lucys.  PART II00:42:45 - St. Nicholas the Star saint of Christmas. 00:48:14 - Naughty n' Nice list, Jingle Bells, Leaving Milk & Cookies: How your favorite Christmas traditions started with Krampus. 00:50:30 - Filling out your Krampus with the spicy details: The Rempler, Venusberg and some big-ass hats. 00:56:45 - Why do we have Krampus? Dawn's take: Fun is life. 01:01:00 - Sign off and introduction to next episode [new every other Wednesday - next Jan. 5th] The History of the F-word!---HILF Podcast on Instagram  -Go here to see lots of photos and updates on guests and research. HILF Podcast on FacebookHILF Podcast on Youtube**We are a new podcast and still growing and learning. More resources and links will be available... as we get better at this. Thanks for listening and please reach out to let us know where you are and what you want us to F next. 

Merry Christmas Boos! Join us this week as we discuss Santa's evil German counterpart - Krampus. We describe what the Krampus is, what it looks like, and some pop culture surrounding the creature. But first, we discuss some of our favorite holiday horror movies. For our Boo Crew Moment of the Week, Bob tells us all about Perchta. We would love to interact with you, shoot us an email or DM us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram - boo.busters.podcast Follow us on Tiktok - Boo Busters Email us - boo.busters.podcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boo-busters/support

This episode is full-on banter discussion of the different Christmas/Holiday lore and legends in Europe; Krampus, Lady Krampus, Hans Trapp, Perchta, Mari Lwyd, Yule Cat, The Yule Lads, and Gryla. Also a Promo featuring Rogue Darkness! MISSING PERSON UPDATE DANIEL ROBINSONDaniel is still missing but authorities and the FBI are not helping much. Please go to www.pleasehelpfinddaniel.com and the Twitter handle @PleaseHelpFind4.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alittlewicked)

La Befana, Perchta, Holda, and so many more! We chat with the always encyclopedic Benito Cereno about all the Christmas witch folklore in Christmas history.   Links:   Benito's Christmas history videos Benito's writing at Gumroad Apocrypals podcast Friends 'Till the End podcast Progressively Horrified   Music:   "La Befana" by Make Like Monkeys "Perchta" by The Champagne Drops "Christmas Witch" by ChatterBox "The Christmas Witch" by CountD If you're feeling generous, check out my Patreon page here where you can get all kinds of bonuses throughout the year. You can also buy me a "coffee" ($3 gifts) at Ko-Fi.com. Or PLEASE LEAVE A WEIRD REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP! Send me a note that you did (weirdxmas@gmail.com), and I'll send you a sticker!  

Join us while we unwrap the history and lore of some lesser known Christmas monsters. Move over Krampus, there's some gruesome gals in town! Are your children safe from Grya's fifteen tails? Is your belly plump enough to avoid Perchta's knife? Are your candles safe from the Yule Lads? And most importantly - have you been nice to retail and food service workers? Otherwise, you may not be safe from the Christmas Cat.  For more information on our sources, please visit our website: http://www.truecreeps.com (www.truecreeps.com) Twitter @truecreeps Instagram @truecreepspod Facebook.com/truecreepspod Email us at truecreepspod@gmail.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Did you know that many of the attributes Santa Claus actually come from a beloved winter witch?  The giving gifts in a stocking if you're good, leaving you a lump of coal if you're bad, and the whole sliding down the chimney to do so schtick? Yeah, that's all plucked straight from the mythology one of our winter witches.  But be forewarned…not all of our witches are good: some are frightening cannibals or violent hags that embody the ruthless spirit of winter itself.  But history suggests that these witches were not always haggard old crones or even witches at all, but instead were once beautiful goddesses.  Today we'll be looking at these winter witches, investigating their origins beyond superficial blog posts, and seeing how Christianity managed to turn divine goddesses into hook-nosed old crones who will rip our your organs. Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesandwitchdemeanors Submit your feedback or personal stories to crimesandwitchdemeanors@gmail.com  Episode Transcript: https://crimesandwitchdemeanors.com/2020/12/16/episode-007-the-witches-of-winter/  Visit the website: https://www.crimesandwitchdemeanors.com  Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimesandwitchdemeanors  Main podcast illustration by GiAnna Ligammari: https://gialigammari.wixsite.com/portfolio    Sources: Alexander, M. (2016, December 15). The Witches of Winter. Tor.Com. https://www.tor.com/2016/12/15/the-witches-of-winter/   Befana. (2020). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Befana&oldid=983971996   Crocker, S. (2020, November 19). The untold truth of Christmas witches. Grunge.Com. https://www.grunge.com/282226/the-untold-truth-of-christmas-witches/   Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Gryla. (2019, December 18). The Ghost In My Machine. https://theghostinmymachine.com/2019/12/18/encyclopaedia-of-the-impossible-gryla-iceland-christmas-ogre-troll-witch-cannibal-folklore-yule-lads-cat/   Frau Holle. (2020). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frau_Holle&oldid=991428091   Motz, L. (1984). The Winter Goddess: Percht, Holda, and Related Figures. Folklore, 95(2), 151–166.   Perchta. (2020). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Perchta&oldid=994601711   Screw Santa Claus and Celebrate Befana, Italy's Kidnapping Christmas Witch. (n.d.). Retrieved December 18, 2020, from https://www.vice.com/en/article/595y9n/screw-santa-claus-and-celebrate-befana-italys-kidnapping-christmas-witch   Smith, J. B. (2004). Perchta the Belly-Slitter and Her Kin: A View of Some Traditional Threatening Figures, Threats and Punishments. Folklore, 115(2), 167–186.   Terrifying Christmas witches, the “Yule Lads” and other festive traditions you may be less familiar with. (2019, December 9). Inews.Co.Uk. https://inews.co.uk/opinion/terrifying-christmas-witches-the-yule-lads-and-other-festive-traditions-you-may-be-less-familiar-with-372005   The Icelandic Legend of Jólakötturinn, A Giant “Yule Cat” Who Stalks Those Without New Clothes at Christmas. (2019, December 23). Laughing Squid. https://laughingsquid.com/jolakotturinn-yule-cat-icelandic-legend/   Why Does Santa Claus Come Down the Chimney? (2018, December 22). https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/90217/why-does-santa-claus-come-down-chimney   Wild Hunt. (2020). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wild_Hunt&oldid=991985936

Merry Christmas Eve Eve! Are you tired of the same old boring Santa? Great news! Hannah has a list of some of Santa's lesser known counterparts from around the world! Join Katy in learning about a cannibalistic butcher who turned his life around (sorta) when he met St. Nick, undead werewolves that turn into vampires, pesky mountain trolls that lick your doorways and steal your sausages, and plenty more! This one is just in time for the holidays. And if your kids have been undeterred by Elf on a Shelf, then you'll definitely want to take notes, because this episode has lots of ideas on how to traumatize your kids into behaving! Pour some eggnog, ignore your family for an hour, and enjoy!Be sure to check out our friends at A Little Bit Grim on IG: @alittlebitgrimpodcast; new episodes every Friday!Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Fouettardhttps://www.thethings.com/15-terrifying-christmas-stories-that-will-put-you-in-true-holiday-spirit-this-year/https://www.historyanswers.co.uk/people-politics/victorian-egyptomania-how-a-19th-century-fetish-for-pharaohs-turned-seriously-spooky/https://grapevine.is/mag/articles/2009/05/08/monsters-and-mythical-beings-gryla/https://doctorfright.blogspot.com/2016/07/pricolici-vampire-or-werewolf.htmlhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/icelands-yule-lads-are-like-13-demented-santas-and-they-are-amazing#:~:text=A%2016th%20century%20law%20said,stories%20of%20the%20Yule%20Lads.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchta#:~:text=According%20to%20Jacob%20Grimm%20(1882,leader%20of%20the%20Wild%20Hunt.

Join us in a special Christmas episode about Saint Nicholas' companions and a beautiful goddess and her army of demons. Music created by Mckean Fulbright, follow him on soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mckeanmchalefulbright/sets/all-music?fbclid=IwAR2pPRbEX7jHurfrzcMZRB2GnHnakYn6Nn8Hm5wgcK7NSAiuK6b2rgb6g1Q . Myths and Misfortunes Image created by Heather Marie Adkins, find her at cyberwitchpress.com.

The kIds aren't behaving themselves? Why not threaten them with these great festive folk characters