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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2024 · 34 MIN

Krampus is Coming to Town! Christmas Myths and Legends

from Savagely Paranormal

In this festive Savagely Paranormal Christmas special, the team explores the strange and spooky side of the holidays. From the terrifying Krampus to bizarre traditions like the Welsh Mari Lwyd—a horse skull adorned with holly—they dive into the paranormal and pagan origins of Christmas. Are Santa and Satan connected? What’s the story behind reindeer linked to an eight-legged horse? Tune in for a hilarious and thought-provoking discussion of myths, legends, and the dark side of Christmas cheer.00:00 - Welcome to the Paranormal Christmas Special00:16 - Krampus: The Anti-Santa Who Punishes Naughty Kids01:45 - Mari Lwyd: The Creepy Welsh Horse Skull Tradition04:01 - Christmas and Paranormal Lore: A Surprising Connection06:22 - The Origins of Santa’s Reindeer: Tied to Norse Mythology?09:12 - Krampus Festivals: Celebrating the Dark Side of Christmas11:28 - Is Santa Actually Satan? Theories and Comparisons14:00 - Pagan Origins of Christmas Traditions: Yule Logs and Trees17:03 - Ghost Stories at Christmas: An Old English Tradition19:55 - Birch Branches, Chimneys, and Krampus Myths Explained22:47 - Santa’s Magical Abilities: Paranormal or Pure Fiction?25:35 - The Strange Tale of Fruitcake and its Lasting Legacy28:10 - Odin’s Eight-Legged Horse and Santa’s Sleigh: A Link?31:04 - Closing Thoughts: Paranormal Holiday Cheer#ParanormalChristmas #KrampusLore #MariLwyd #PaganChristmas #SavageEnergi #ChristmasMyths
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