The Hyphy History of Christmas: Pagans, Libations, and Creepy Krampus

Our founding sister CJ, queen of the bottomless mimosas, is back
on the mic for a super special Christmas themed episode! That's
right folks, the band is back together again to chat about the
witchy folklores of Christmas! Melissa kicks off the show with a
Pagan history lesson, the evolution of "Christian" Christmas, and
an overview of Christmas traditions we hijacked from the Pagans.
CJ introduces Melissa to The Krampus, St. Nicholas' horned
demonic assistant who scares misbehaved children.


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SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:





CJ's Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail and Melissa's spiked
Rum Egg Nog

CJ's life update + her Youtube Channel The Creepy
& The Cozy

The history and evolution of Pagan and Christian Christmas

Winter Solstice, the festival of Saturnalia, Yule
celebrations, and Odin

Christmas traditions we've adopted from the Pagans

The history of St. Nicholas and his horned demonic assistant,
The Krampus

Perchta, the goddess of Christmas, and The Perchtenlauf

Zwarte Piet (Black Peter), St. Nicholas' controversial
sidekick in the Netherland's

Melissa and CJ's favorite Christmas memories from childhood






RESOURCES:


Subscribe to CJ's Youtube channel The Creepy & The Cozy

Learn more about The Krampus in CJ's Youtube video Krampus:
The History of Our Favorite Holiday Boogeyman

Bust a move to the greatest Christmas song of all time
*NSYNC's Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

Watch Krampus on Amazon Prime

Shop Mimosa Sisterhood's NEW pullover sweatshirt

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