{"product_id":"the-fright-before-christmas-surviving-krampus-and-other-yuletide-monsters-witches-and-ghosts-hardcover","title":"The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeff Belanger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTerry Reed\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into the dark roots of Christmas past where the Krampus punishes the bad boys and girls.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. There was a time in the late 1800s when people sent Krampus cards, \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e holiday greetings. There are other violent and dangerous monsters from all over northern climes who have been hunting naughty children for centuries. From shapeshifters to mountain trolls, to elves, to heavy-handed cohorts of Saint Nicholas, the Christmas holiday has been filled with ghosts and monsters ready to dole out punishment to those who need it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fright Before Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ewill delve into the folklore of Krampus and his friends with the elf-like Tomten and the goblinesque Karakoncolas. The Belsnickel is ready to hit us with his switch of sticks and Gryla may drag you back to her mountain lair. And watch out for the Yule Cat ready to pounce! These are just a few of the yuletide beasties coming for us in \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fright Before Christmas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e in the hope they can save us from ourselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The folklore roots of Christmas under its many other guises (Yule, the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia) is examined in a different, darker light. The Winter Solstice is a time to be afraid. It's the shortest day of the year. The longest night. In some parts of the world, the sun doesn't rise at all. It's dark, and we have to wonder if the sun will ever come back at all. Christmas has always been creepy and with \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFright \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBefore Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eyou'll see the other side. This is a book for everyone who loves a little darkness around the holidays. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Be good or the Krampus will get you!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Belanger \u003c\/b\u003eis one of the most visible and prolific researchers of legends and lore today. A natural storyteller, he's the award-winning, Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the \u003ci\u003eNew England Legends\u003c\/i\u003e series on PBS and Amazon Prime, and is the author of over a dozen books (published in six languages). He also hosts the award-winning \u003ci\u003eNew England Legends\u003c\/i\u003e weekly podcast, which has garnered over 4 million downloads since its launch, and ranks in the top 1\/2 percent of all podcasts for popularity according to Listen Notes. His books include the best sellers: \u003ci\u003eThe World's Most Haunted Places\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWeird Massachusetts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOur Haunted Lives\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Call of Kilimanjaro\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWho's Haunting the White House?\u003c\/i\u003e. He founded Ghostvillage.com in 1999--one of the Web's most popular paranormal destinations--and he's a noted speaker and media personality. He was featured in the 100th episode of \u003ci\u003eStories from the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e on PBS, he's given a TEDx talk in New York City, and he spoke at MENSA's national conference. Belanger has written for newspapers like \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and has served as the writer and researcher on numerous television series including every single episode of \u003ci\u003eGhost Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e (25 seasons and counting), \u003ci\u003eParanormal Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAftershocks\u003c\/i\u003e on the Travel Channel, and \u003ci\u003eAmish Haunting\u003c\/i\u003e on Destination America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 7.66 x 6.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 04, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978553852205,"sku":"9781637480151","price":22.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/H5MZfzgZG09781637480151.webp?v=1775805780","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-fright-before-christmas-surviving-krampus-and-other-yuletide-monsters-witches-and-ghosts-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}