E154 - Christmas Horror Folklore: Krampus, Frau Perchta & The Other St. Nick
Published: December 2, 2025
Duration: 36:13
Today I want to tell you about the dark origins of Christmas, before Santa Claus ever existed. We're diving into Frau Perchta, a Christmas witch who visited homes with iron scissors and a taste for porridge...whether she had to cut it out of you or not. We'll also cover the real Saint Nicholas and his disturbing miracles, and the demonic Krampuses who worked alongside him to drag sinners straight to hell. This beloved holiday is actually as dark as a Brother Grimms fairytale….
Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/krampus
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