16. Spoon-Licker, and other Christmas Legends

In this festive episode of Side By Side Eye, Mandy and Eric dive into the wonderfully weird world of global Christmas legends. From characters they absolutely could not pronounce to stories that left them wide-eyed and laughing, they explore how different cultures celebrate the season through folklore.They chat about the mischievous Yule Lads of Iceland, 13 quirky tricksters with names like Spoon-Licker and Door-Slammer, along with the iconic and universally beloved Santa Claus. And of course, things take a delightfully spooky turn as they discuss Krampus, the horned, kid-scaring companion of St. Nick who brings a little chaos to Christmas tradition.Fun, funny, and full of festive curiosity, this episode unwraps the charming, creepy, and downright puzzling legends that make Christmas magical around the world.Contact: [email protected]