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Dec 2021
30m 57s

Have Yourself a Scary Little Krampus

Eric Molinsky | QCODE
About this episode
The imagery of Christmas in most Western countries is of pure wholesomeness with Santa Claus or St. Nicholas, presents, candy, lights, etc. But in central Europe, there is another figure in the mix, the horned devilish-looking character called Krampus, who doles out punishment if you’re naughty instead of nice. I talk with Jules Linner and Christina Albert a ... Show More
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