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Podcast: Dairyland Frights
Episode: Spooky Yuletide Tales: Exploring Christmas Myths and Creatures with Rissa
Description: Join host John and his favorite guest, Rissa, as they delve into the eerie and lesser-known traditions surrounding Christmas. Discover the dark origins of the winter solstice and how it was once a time for terrifying tales and ominous figures. This episode explores the chilling legends of Christmas monsters that lurk in the shadows of history.
Rissa introduces us to the infamous Krampus, the Christmas demon who punishes naughty children, and Bell'nickel, the cranky enforcer of good behavior. The discussion takes a fascinating turn with tales of Iceland's Grya, the ogress with a penchant for eating her...