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!

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Krampus Carols Ancient and Modern

50 Ways to Off an Elf

Here Be Monsters: Gothic Poetry

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This week we're in Grafton, West Virginia on the hunt for the Grafton Monster! We detail a few of the sightings, the hysteria and excitement that led to too many people coming out for "monster hunts," and theorize about what this no-headed beefy boy might actual be! Join us by the fire as we once again look at the craziness that happens in West Virginia!

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Today we're hanging out in Griggstown, New Jersey to discuss the case of the Griggstown Cow -- a mysterious, potentially ghost, cow that was occasionally seen around town, but never left evidence of its existence! We discuss the creature's minimal story and the shocking ending to a 30 year mystery, but it leads us to the real meat of the episode: does the Griggstown Cow support the true existence of other cryptids?! Pull up a chair by the fire because this is a fun one!

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This week we're staying in the huge forests of the Land Between the Lakes to discuss the wolf creature stalking and terrorizing the area, the Beast of the Land Between the Lakes! Join us as we discuss some encounters with this cryptid, learn where the Men in Black might fall into it the whole thing, and marvel at how big this monster's arm are! So pop a squat by the fire, you're always welcome here!

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This week we're in Bishopville, South Carolina on the hunt for the Lizard Man! We discuss the terrifying encounters with the creature, its evidence, and other possible animals it might be, while also wondering if it has a little nub for a tail and why it hates cars so much! So pop a squat by the fire for this new episode!

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This week, we're camping on the Orkney Islands of Scotland discussing the famine-bringing sea demon the Nuckelavee! Learn a little of the folklore of this Scottish monster and how to avoid it, and stick around to learn our theories about it while we get confused about anatomy! Grab your seat by the fire for this freaky folktale!

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