016: Krampus, Yule Cats and the Poop Log of Yore

016: Krampus, Yule Cats and the Poop Log of Yore

Author: Dizzy Spell & We Own This Town December 18, 2024 Duration: 1:06:23

Join HP and Bunnicula for an informative episode exploring the variety of ancient and strange winter holiday traditions that exist around the world.

Additional Links

Saint Nicholas of Myra
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas

The Real Face of Saint Nicholas
https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas/real-face

Zwarte Piet
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwarte_Piet

L. Frank Baum – The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_and_Adventures_of_Santa_Claus

Père Fouettard / Father Whipper
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Fouettard

Krampus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

Gryla and the Yule Lads
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%BDla

The Yule Cat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_cat

Tio de Nadal / The Poop Log
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ti%C3%B3_de_Nadal

The Poop Log Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLC-ixTv3mI


Theme song by J Childers
https://jchilders.bandcamp.com/

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