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 NogCJ's life update + her Youtube Channel The Creepy & The CozyThe history and evolution of Pagan and Christian ChristmasWinter Solstice, the festival of Saturnalia, Yule celebrations, and OdinChristmas traditions we've adopted from the Pagans The history of St. Nicholas and his horned demonic assistant, The KrampusPerchta, the goddess of Christmas, and The PerchtenlaufZwarte Piet (Black Peter), St. Nicholas' controversial sidekick in the Netherland'sMelissa and CJ's favorite Christmas memories from childhood

RESOURCES:

Subscribe to CJ's Youtube channel The Creepy & The CozyLearn more about The Krampus in CJ's Youtube video Krampus: The History of Our Favorite Holiday BoogeymanBust a move to the greatest Christmas song of all time *NSYNC's Merry Christmas, Happy HolidaysWatch Krampus on Amazon PrimeShop Mimosa Sisterhood's NEW pullover sweatshirtFollow Mimosa Sisterhood on Instagram

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