8 - The Fat and the Furious: A Festive Funklore Holiday Special!

Funklore

It’s Christmastime, and that means that a whole slew of strange creatures and holiday figures are swooping down all over the world to create havoc or happiness, depending on who arrives. Join me in a quick tour of Christmas around the world, and meet such figures as Krampus, Belsnickel, Pere Fouettard, and the Yule Lads! Learn about the Catalan Pooping Log and where Santa’s reindeer came from, only on this very special holiday episode of Funklore.

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"Silent Night" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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