OTT #134 - Krampus (Christmas season 2024)

This week, we continue with the Festive Season, deep diving into one of THE most notorious folklore figures during Christmas - it's Krampus! The dynamic duo take to the research notes to bring you the origins, regional variations and how different countries "celebrate" the punishment-dealing antithesis of Saint Nick. If Krampus isn't horrifying enough, Alex brings some festive demons who sometimes accompany our hairy, chain-wielding fiend - featuring Hans Trapp, a child-eating Scarecrow and Pertcha, also known as the 'Belly Slitter'. Yup, it doesn't get more festive than this. Sit back, try and relax, but whatever you do - ensure you're nice this holiday season - as we bring you what to do and what not to do this Christmas! #GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD  #Southcoastsounds #Halloween #spooky #Portsmouth #UK #Folkstories #Christmas #Krampus #chilling #Naughty #Nice #Redone #Movies #Blockbusters #Storytelling #Podcast Do you have any festive traditions you want to share for an upcoming episode? No download required - simply leave us a voice message via DM on Facebook or Instagram to be in the next episode. We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs! Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - [email protected], visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our newsletter via our web page, visit onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com - or alternatively stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix! Previous episodes: OTT #02 - Urban Legends and English Folklore - Vol.1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/79WR7YmQrPYTgo9KxZNRYW OTT #78 - Cryptids Vol. 1 - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onthetopicpodcast/episodes/OTT-78---Cryptids-Vol--1-e25el74 Credits: Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed) Logo Artwork ©Joey Casey - visit and be in awe of Joey's work on Instagram @csydsn - all enquiries contact him on [email protected]