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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 18 MIN

“The Twelve Crimes of Christmas: History’s Strangest Holiday Criminals, Riots & Festive Fiascos”

from The Strange History Podcast · host Strange History

Get ready for the wildest holiday episode in Strange History Podcast history. In “The Twelve Crimes of Christmas,” host Amy unwraps centuries of bizarre, hilarious, and unbelievable Christmas crimes. From medieval caroling riots and Victorian tree thefts to goose-related heists, reindeer misadventures, Florida ninja tree thieves, and a ham replacing baby Jesus — this festive special dives deep into the strangest historical events ever committed during the holiday season. Packed with humor, weird facts, fake ads, storytelling, and true historical accounts, this episode is perfect for fans of strange history, odd traditions, dark holiday humor, and the wonderfully chaotic side of Christmas. If you love weird history, true oddities, Victorian Christmas lore, festive chaos, and stories that make your family gatherings seem normal, this is your new holiday favorite. Subscribe for more strange history, spooky legends, absurd crimes, and seasonal storytelling — all with Amy’s signature humor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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