Merry Christmas! Today we're hanging out in Iceland on Christmas Day and we brought back special guest author/folklorist Matt Lake (@mediagothicmedia) to tell us about the Icelandic tradition of the Yule Lads! Matt's written a children's book all about these lovable weirdos, and he reads us some of his poetry from the book while telling us about all the weird interests of these little lads. So join us by the fire as we celebrate Christmas Iceland-style!

Pick up Matt's books that we mentioned in the episode to get yourself ready for next Christmas and bring the Yule Lads into your own family traditions!

The Yule Lads

Christmas Night of the Living Dead

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Today we're camping in Thingvellir National Park in Iceland to discuss one of Iceland's many Christmas creature traditions, the Jólakötturinn, or more easily known as, the Yule Cat. We discuss its origins and appearance, yearn to be your next office party Yule Bob, theorize around how the Yule Cat came to be, and just get into the Christmas spirit! So pop on your Santa hat and grab a seat by the fire because, baby, it's cold outside!

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Today we're staying in Santa Claus Village in Finland! And we're joined by renowned author/folklorist Matt Lake (@mediagothicmedia) to discuss whether Santa Claus can be classified as a cryptid. So pop on your Santa hat and get warm by the fire, we're gonna definitively answer that question one way or another!

Grab some of Matt's books at the links below, or anywhere books are sold!

Krampus Carols Ancient and Modern

50 Ways to Off an Elf

Here Be Monsters: Gothic Poetry

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