In this week’s A Very Culty Christmas special we’re covering the one, the only Krampus! We’ll get into the origins, the different depictions, as well as the many different celebrations that keep the Krampus spirit alive. Take a drink every time I say Krampus differently throughout the episode and you’ll end up thinking it was the best one yet!  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Hello Fresh: Go to hellofresh.com/cultliter14 and use code ‘cultliter14’ for up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts!  Ana Luisa: I LOVE them, their pieces start at $39, and they are currently running the biggest sale of the year. You can get 20% off if you go on https://shop.analuisa.com/cultliter  Sources:  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71999/9-facts-about-krampus-st-nicks-demonic-companion https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus https://www.traveldudes.com/what-is-the-krampuslauf/ https://austrianadaptation.com/blog/perchten-austrias-wild-pagan-festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.