Episode 155: Krampus is coming to town

Dive into the dark, twisted roots of holiday folklore with The Fedora Files. Host Gregory Fedora uncovers the eerie history of Krampus, the Alpine goat-demon who puts Santa's "naughty list" to shame. From his pagan origins to his modern-day resurgence, learn how Krampus evolved from Norse mythology's underworld to terrorizing Christmas markets worldwide. Explore Krampusnacht traditions, his battles with the Church, his Nazi-era bans, and his ultimate comeback as a pop culture icon. Whether it's birch-whipping brats or causing chaos in Krampus Runs, this episode reveals why we're equally terrified and obsessed with the dark side of the holidays. 🎙️ Listen now for a dose of history, horror, and holiday mayhem! 🎄👹 Krampus #HolidayFolklore #TheFedoraFiles #GregoryFedora #DarkChristmas #Krampusnacht #AlpineLegends #ChristmasHorror #PaganTraditions #HolidayNightmare   Follow Me:  www.youtube.com/@TheFedoraFiles    www.instagram.com/g_fedora_crypto/    www.facebook.com/TheFedoraFiles