18-St. Nick: Rusty Chains and Candy Canes

Published: Dec. 23, 2015, 5:45 a.m.

b'The story behind the transition from Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus is one that includes murder, priest-punching, and ominous, demonic-looking companions. This episode looks at the legends behind an austere bishop who has been transformed into a magical, portly elf.
\\n**Note: as I say in the show, this episode is not for young children. The story of St. Nick includes grisly murders and mentions of prostitution. Listener discretion is advised.**
\\nThe creature of the week is another sort of Santa from Spain who, in the old days, eschewed the coal for bad children for a long, deadly scythe.
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\\n"Threads and Veils" by Blue Dot Sessions
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\\n"Sirius" by Sergey Cheremisinov
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\\n"Sorcery" by Bog
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