The Fright Before Christmas
$33.50
Step into the darker roots of Christmas past, where the Krampus punishes the naughty and winter nights brim with lurking creatures.
Long before cozy holiday cards, the late 1800s saw people sending Krampus greetings—and he’s far from the only one haunting the season. Across northern folklore, shapeshifters, trolls, elves, and stern companions of Saint Nicholas have been hunting misbehaving children for centuries.
The Fright Before Christmas explores these eerie yuletide traditions, from the elf-like Tomten and goblin-esque Karakoncolas to the switch-wielding Belsnickel, the child-snatching Gryla, and the fearsome Yule Cat. These folkloric figures remind us that the darkest time of year—the Winter Solstice—has always carried a shiver of fear, when the sun’s return was never guaranteed.
Christmas has always had a creepy side, and this book is perfect for anyone who loves a little darkness woven into their holiday lore.
Be good… or the Krampus will get you!
Size: 16 x 2.5 x 19.75 cm (6.25 x 1 x 7.75 inches)
