HelloooOoooO everyone, and happy holidays! This holiday special will bring you stories from time past, legends, myths, and things to watch out for this holiday season.

TW: death of children, abduction.

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Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Fouettard

https://edinburghluciakor.com/traditions/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lucy%27s_Day#:~:text=Lussinatta%2C%20the%20Lussi%20Night%2C%20was,air%2C%20over%20land%20and%20water.

https://greekreporter.com/2024/12/25/kalikantzaroi-greek-goblins-christmas/

https://greekreporter.com/2024/12/25/kalikantzaroi-greek-goblins-christmas/

https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1564959/FULLTEXT02

https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6425&context=etd

https://christmas.fandom.com/wiki/Belsnickel

https://www.themsv.org/belsnickel-wha-holiday-traditions-shenandoah-valley/

https://www.pennlive.com/life/2018/12/what_is_the_belsnickel_why_is.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsnickel

https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/travel-tips/introducing-la-befana

https://www.italiarail.com/culture/legend-la-befana

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Befana