Frau Perchta Explained: The Dark Christmas Witch of Alpine Folklore
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High in the Alpine regions of Austria, Bavaria, Switzerland, and northern Italy, an ancient figure is said to walk during the Twelve Nights between Christmas and Epiphany. Known as Frau Perchta, Berchta, or the White Lady, she is a being of deep duality. She blesses the obedient an…
Solarium XV: Scary Ghost Stories for Yule Season
Pull up a chair, witches, and settle into the Solarium, that warm, herb scented pause between the dark and the returning light, where herb scented smoke and the laughter of friends keeps the night at bay.In this special Yule season Solarium episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle invit…
Episode 94: Ye’ Olde Spooky Christmas
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This year, for our Christmas episode, let’s talk about some not so well known Christmas and Yule folklore and figured- the ones that bring a little spookiness to the Christmas and Yule season.
The Ukrainian Christmas Spiders
The Yule Cat
And Frau Perchta, the Winter Witch Goddess
Episode 41: Krampus and Friends
Join us this week as things get not so jolly! Come learn about Krampus and some other Christmas Devils! We cover Hans Trapp, Belsnickel, Père Fouettard, Frau Perchta and even St Nicholas himself! So wrap on up, grab your hit coco and have a very scary Christmas!
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Bushy Bride and Mother Holle | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Red Fairy Book (1890)
For today's episode of the Lang Fairy Tales, we're proceeding on apace through the Red Fairy Book, and we've got another double bill of stories.
First up is the excellently named Bushy Bride, a Norwegian story which exploits the fairy tale obsession with very, very long noses - and has some very cu…
Episode 31: Krampus & Frau Perchta
This is a fun episode! We are definitely in deep with some wine LOL. Come learn about the origin of Krampus. Then learn about the other sinister character from Christmas, called Frau Perchta. We had a blast recorded and having some fun drinks, also check the wine we got for the episode, delicious. …
The Cellar Below the Cellar with Ivy Grimes
TW: Death
In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to writer Ivy Grimes. They discuss Vasilisa the Beautiful, Baba Yaga, Weird Fiction, Frau Perchta, death, grieving rituals, writing communities, sitcom tropes in horror, forgiving evil characters, and much more.
You can find Ivy's website here: https…
Exploring the Wild Hunt w/ Morgan Daimler
Rachel Patterson talks with bestselling author, folklorist, translator, and witch Morgan Daimler to explore one of European folklore’s most enduring and mysterious traditions: the Wild Hunt.The Wild Hunt is often talked about but not well understood, and it has been part of European folklore for ov…
3 Terrifying Christmas Legends Explained_ Krampus_ Frau Perchta _ The Other St. Nick
Uncover three terrifying Christmas legends explained, from the horned demon Krampus to the fearsome Frau Perchta and the darker figure known as the other St. Nick. Explore the folklore, eerie winter traditions, and sinister tales that turned holiday cheer into something far more unsettling. Listen …
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