Terrifying & True | Frau Perchta, the Christmas Witch: Alpine Folklore and Chilling Christmas Horror

Frau Perchta may reward careful work—or punish a home that breaks her winter rules. Terrifying & True explores the Christmas Witch of Alpine folklore, from spinning and Twelfth Night meals to stories of gruesome punishment and ghostly processions. The episode compares Perchta, the beautiful and frightening Perchten, and Krampus, then follows the masks and cowbells into living winter festivals. Traditions and theories about her origins vary by place and retelling. Discover how domestic duties became the material of folk horror, and why these figures command attention in the mountains. Bonus episodes & support: https://weeklyspooky.com/join More scary stories: https://weeklyspooky.com/ Story submissions: [email protected]