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Eerie Christmas Creatures from European Folklore (The Dark Origins of Winter Traditions)

December 3, 2025

In older European folklore, winter was ruled by terrifying creatures—horned demons, child-stealing witches, ghostly animals, and ancient goddesses who punished the lazy or the wicked. These…

by Ariane Saltoris

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Eerie Christmas Creatures from European Folklore (The Dark Origins of Winter Traditions)

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