FOF #1493 – Krampus and the Strange but True History of Christmas
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The War on Christmas has been fought through the ages and been won time and time again, not by the little baby Jesus, but by Santa Claus. Today cultural anthropologist Gerald Cole joins us to discuss the unusual origins of Christmas, the battles over the tradition, Krampus and the many demonic companions of Santa Claus.
FOFA #1493 – Krampus and the Strange but True History of Christmas – 12.20.11
IMAGE: Santa Sure Loves his Poppers
VIDEO: Santa’s Demonic Helper Krampus in Action
The Human Santapede
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Really interesting topic, guest, and discussion! I learn so much on the Feast of Fun!
I agree with Jasper. Great show, my favorite in a while!
What an interesting show! I look forward to reading the book!
Loved the show guys. Very interesting info on Christmas.
Loved the show! It was extremely interesting and full of unknown facts.
Keep us updated on the book!!!
I’ll ask our Italian Befana to give you some candies on 6th January
Wonderful show, really enjoyed this one!
Luckly I have been a good boy, got some candy from Santa today and Knecht Ruprecht did not put me in his sack.
Here’s a clip from the Mexican movie, Santa Claus (1959), that my sister and I used to watch every year. It was pretty terrifying and to this day I still don’t know why we’d watch it year in and year out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ofCCLA6S14&feature=player_embedded
Mystery Science Theatre 3000 did an episode with this movie.
Excellent guest…FASCINATING!!!!