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85: Naughty or Nice pt.1: Under Wraps

Writer: Maia WarnerMaia Warner
Dec 25, 20243 min read

Updated: Feb 21



It is time for some Christmas traditions around the world! Maia explores some crucial questions like "where did Santa come from?" and "who was St. Nicholas?". Along the way we learn about ancient drama and modern traditions in this very special Christmas podcast episode! We cover everything from the origins of a mid winter celebrations (Sleipnir the horse has how many legs?), to how Christianity affected various Christmas Cryptids as we know them now (Ugly and Beautiful Perchtas?), to traditions around the world (Iceland? How are you handling the Yule Cat and the 13 trolls?), and more! Happy Holidays, from Well, I Laughed! 


Story starts at 00:26:21

 

Photos Referenced:

Schiechperchten, “Ugly Perchtas” in the streets of a Tyrolean market on Jan 6 - courtesy of Holger Uwe Schmitt, Wikimedia
Schiechperchten, “Ugly Perchtas” in the streets of a Tyrolean market on Jan 6 - courtesy of Holger Uwe Schmitt, Wikimedia
An example of Mari Lwyd - courtesy of Llantrisant Mari Lwyd
An example of Mari Lwyd - courtesy of Llantrisant Mari Lwyd
An example of an Italian Christmas Tree
An example of an Italian Christmas Tree
A group of people with a Mari - courtesy of Cas Smith
A group of people with a Mari - courtesy of Cas Smith

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