Episode 22: Krampus's Evil Cousins (Lesser Known Anti-Santa Figures in Folklore)

We've all heard of Krampus, the terrifying creature that goes bump on Christmas night, specifically. But did you know that there are many other terrifying evil Christmas characters? From the zombie Christmas horse of Wales to the belly-slitting goddess of cleanliness and the evil child-eating scarecrow man, join us this week as we explore anti-Santa figures in folklore. Get ready for Christmas by learning all the horrifying stories you can tell your friends and family to keep them up on Christmas Eve.  Intro music: Beeckmans: Hymne for Theremin, Oboe, String Quartet and Piano (2018) - The Alba Septet (Listen to the whole thing on Youtube, you'll thank us later). Outro music: Magic Hour by Three Chain Links Social Media Accounts: Instagram: crowandfernsguide TikTok: crow_and_ferns_guide Twitter: @Crow_and_fern Email: crowandfernsguide@gmail.com

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What do weird fiction and folklore have in common? That's what this giant anthropomorphic crow and fern flower (Yes, that's a thing. A folklore thing!) are here to find out! Take a deep dive into horror, fantasy, and science fiction stories of the epic, the fascinating, and the bizarre from ancient history all up to modern times. We look into all the ooey gooey madness you never knew you were missing!