020 - Belsnickel, Nisse/Tomte, and the Yule Goat (Merry Christmas!)

Published: Dec. 23, 2019, 4:49 p.m.

b'

This week, we are continuing our exploration of other characters that are not Santa. We learn how Belsnickel is different from Krampus and the importance of authority and fear at Christmas time. Then we get into Scandinavian folklore with the little gnomes who hang out on your property and braid your horse\'s hair as long as you leave out special porridge. And finally, we\'ll explain how arsonists attempt to set the biggest straw goat in the world on fire each year. 

\\n

This is Tale Wagging: A Gleeful Retelling of little known fairy tales, folklore, history, and more!

\\n

If you\\u2019d like to send us a story idea or be social with us:

\\n\\n

We\\u2019d really love it if you could take a moment to PLEASE subscribe, rate, and REVIEW this podcast anywhere you can. It really helps us get found by others on this new adventure!

\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tale-wagging/message'