Episode 168: Kallikantzaroi - The Christmas Goblins

One of the things that makes the holiday season so magical is the variation of traditions and legends from around the world. From Santa, to Krampus, to Ol’ Saint Nick, each year mythical creatures slink into our homes with a variety of purpose. But these feisty holiday sprites have only one gift to give you this holiday season: Chaos. Hang on to your sausages and ready your witty replies, this week’s episode is: Kallikantzaroi - The Christmas Goblins

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Kallikantzaroi Christmas Carol --ΤΙΤΣΙΝ ΤΙΤΣΙΝ ΛΟΥΚΑΝΙΚΟ Ορειβάτες / Κώστας Κακογιάννης / Πάμπος Κουζάλης, Parakentro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48wTTTzc0C0

SOURCES

Christmas Traditions: Are the Kallikantzaroi Coming?, Greek News Online: https://www.greeknewsonline.com/christmas-traditions-are-the-kallikantzaroi-coming/

Greek Christmas Trolls: Kallikantzaroi | Greek Folklore, Helinika - Greek Language, History & Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ_HQZclF7Y

Yuletide Ghosts and Other Spooky Holiday Happenings by Mary Beth Crain: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Haunted_Christmas/bmspe3bb7ggC?hl=en&gbpv=0

Goblins by Alicia Klepeis: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Goblins/EpJmDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

Epiphany In Greece, The Athens Center: https://athenscentre.gr/epiphany-in-greece/

The Twelve Days of Yuletide: A History, Valerie Biel, Author: https://www.valeriebiel.com/blog/twelve-days-yuletide-history

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Christmas Goblins: The Greek Kallikantzaroi, Down The Rabbit Hole: https://paulkiritsis.net/down-the-rabbit-hole/christmas-goblins-the-greek-kallikantzaroi/

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 Kallikantzaroi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallikantzaros

Christmas Goblins: The Greek Kallikantzaroi, Dr. Paul Kiritsis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPueG9wG4rA