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What strange folklore lies behind mistletoe and Christmas?
Mistletoe seems a natural part of modern Christmas decorations. But why has it become linked with kissing during the festive period? Find out in this…
6 years, 5 months ago
What are the festive links with holly and Christmas?
Holly and Christmas go together like bacon and eggs...but where did the links first come from? And who is the Holly King, who must battle the Oak Kin…
6 years, 5 months ago
Who Is Krampus And How Is He Linked To Christmas?
Krampus, sometimes seen as the Anti Santa, emerged into the mainstream in 2015 with his own movie. But who is he and how is he linked to Christmas? F…
6 years, 5 months ago
Book Review 03 - Tudor Folk Tales & The Pre-Raphaelite Language of Flowers
In this episode, I review Tudor Folk Tales and The Pre-Raphaelite Language of Flowers!
Find out more about Tudor Folk Tales here - http://www.icysedg…
6 years, 5 months ago
Who are the Knockers of Cornish folklore?
Knockers, Bucca, Tommyknockers; they're all mysterious spirits who live in mines. But who are they, and why do they warn miners of cave-ins? Find out…
6 years, 6 months ago
What 4 weird things you might find at an English crossroads?
Crossroads appear in folklore and myths all over the world. What 4 weird things might you encounter if you ventured down to an English crossroads at …
6 years, 6 months ago
Are the Simonside dwarfs like the miners of Middle Earth?
The Simonside Dwarfs live in the hills near Rothbury. They lurk in the darkness, ready to lure unwitting travellers to their doom. Let's go and meet …
6 years, 6 months ago
Dartmoor: Home of Hairy Hands, Spectral Dogs, and the Watching Place
Dartmoor conjures images of wild, untamed beauty. But amid the forbidding landscape hide spectral dogs, hairy hands, and weird places with names like…
6 years, 6 months ago
Halloween spells for Protection, Romance & Loved Ones
October 31 is a time of spookiness and chills. But it's also a powerful time of magic and fortune telling. In this episode, find out about some simpl…
6 years, 6 months ago
Why do we use the jack o' lantern at Halloween?
The Jack o' Lantern, like trick or treating and fancy dress, is synonymous with Halloween. But why do we use them, and where does the custom come fro…
6 years, 7 months ago