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Tonight on Legends & Spirits we’re continuing our Holiday Spirits series with the story of a certain magical someone who flies all over the world one very special night and slides down chimneys to give treats to all the good girls and boys. Do we mean Santa?... Witch Please!   

And for our Macabre Mixology, we’re updating one of our favorite bubbly concoctions inspired by one of the most beloved Christmas carols, sure to make your spirits bright!

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You better watch out, you better think twice, or Iceland's ogress witch Grýla will chop you up and put you in a stew. Tis the season for Christmas witches, so we share the icy tale of Grýla and her dark family, with a few honorable mentions.

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Let's face it: most of the time, witches get a bad rap. Some witches, however, are famous gift-givers, protectors, healers, and liberators. In this episode, we'll travel from the first century to the twenty-first and meet La Befana, Arima, Aradia, and many of the other good witches of Italy. Who doesn't need a bit of magic now and again?

Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with original music by Purple Planet. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, The Haunting, Unearthly & Paranormal Stories Podcast.

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Host Gregory Hallows, founder of the Halloween Preservation Society, discusses the history of La Befana, "The Christmas Witch", her origins, relations to Santa Claus, the Epiphany, and more...

Intro Music: Excerpt from Pink Fink - Fear the Night (approved by artist)
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Outro Music: Excerpt from Satin Danger by Kevin MacLeod
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Excerpt of La Befana Vien Di Notte  by Lucilla & La Brigata Canterina plays at the end of the podcast. 

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