Welcome to the seventh episode of The Scary Spirits Podcast Presents: Wicked Ramblings, an entertainment podcast that strives to answer the twisted questions currently burning a bright hole in your dark soul. Ed Sutera from the Ohio Krampus Society joins our hosts this week to talk all about Krampus.

Some of the topics covered and questions asked of our special guest this episode include:

• Does Krampus have an origin story?
  
• What part of the world does Krampus dominate?
  
• What is Krampusnacht?  When is it?  Why is it on that day?
  
• Where does Krampus take the naughty children?
  
• Is there only one “official” Krampus, or is there a tribe?
  
• Why does Krampus carry bells?
  
• Is Krampus always a male?
  
• When did Krampus “arrive” in America?
  
• Do other cultures have a Krampus like tradition?
  
• Can you appease Krampus with treats or other gifts?
  
• Can parents bargain to get their children back?
  
• What are the best resources to use to learn about Krampus?
  

You can buy the book Ed suggested and follow the Ohio Krampus Society using the links below:

• Ohio Krampus Society
  
• Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil by Al Ridenour
  
• Email the Ohio Krampus Society at ohio.krampus@gmail.com
  

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