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“THE CHRISTMAS TALE SO SCARY THE COUNTRY CENSORED IT” and More True #HolidayHorrors! #WeirdDarkness

2024/12/17
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本期节目探讨了圣诞节背后一些不为人知的黑暗故事。首先是"杀手圣诞老人"布鲁斯·杰弗里·帕尔多的故事,他因婚姻失败和经济压力,最终装扮成圣诞老人枪杀了前妻及其家人,随后自杀,造成了巨大的悲剧。这起事件揭示了看似平静的节日背后隐藏的暴力和疯狂。 其次,节目讲述了圣诞老人的起源故事,并非总是快乐的,它融合了北欧神话、圣尼古拉斯的传说以及一些黑暗和血腥的元素,最终在19世纪的美国被塑造成了我们今天所熟知的形象。圣尼古拉斯的传说中也包含了令人不安的元素,例如屠夫杀害儿童的传说。 最后,节目介绍了冰岛的传统圣诞传说"尤尔小子",这是一个关于一群邪恶精灵的故事,他们会在圣诞节前十三天拜访孩子们,带来各种各样的恶作剧,甚至会吃掉调皮的孩子。这个故事曾经被冰岛政府禁止,因为它过于恐怖。但随着时间的推移,这些故事逐渐变得温和,如今已成为冰岛文化的一部分,孩子们会为尤尔小子留下鞋子,期待收到礼物或土豆。

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Who was Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, and why is he known as the Killer Santa?

Bruce Jeffrey Pardo was a software engineer who, after a series of personal and financial failures, dressed as Santa and carried out a brutal attack on his ex-wife's family during a Christmas party in 2008. He killed 9 people and injured 3 others before committing suicide.

What was the origin of the Icelandic Yule Lads, and why were their stories censored?

The Icelandic Yule Lads were originally malevolent creatures that would visit children during the 13 days leading up to Christmas, often stealing food and resources. Their stories were so terrifying that the Icelandic government banned parents from telling them to children in 1746.

How did the legend of Santa Claus evolve in America?

The legend of Santa Claus evolved through various literary and artistic depictions, starting with Washington Irving's description in 1809 and culminating in Thomas Nast's iconic illustrations in the late 1800s. Coca-Cola further popularized the modern image of Santa in the 1930s.

What was the role of Krampus in the original St. Nicholas tradition?

Krampus was a demon who accompanied St. Nicholas on December 6th, punishing bad children while St. Nicholas rewarded good children with gifts. Krampus doled out punishments such as beatings or being taken away in a sack.

What is the legend of St. Nicholas and the butcher?

According to legend, a butcher lured children into his home to murder them and sell their meat during a famine. St. Nicholas, alerted by an angel, arrived just in time to restore life to three boys who were about to be eaten.

How did the Yule Lads transform from terrifying creatures to more child-friendly figures?

As Santa Claus became more popular worldwide, the Yule Lads' stories were toned down to be less frightening. Today, they are seen as mischievous but mostly harmless figures who leave toys and candy for good children and potatoes for bad ones.

Why did Icelandic parents originally tell such terrifying Christmas stories to their children?

Iceland's harsh environment likely inspired the creation of these terrifying stories to instill bravery and resilience in children, preparing them for the difficult conditions they would face growing up.

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Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream)Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV)IN THIS EPISODE: (Christmas archives episode from December 13, 2020): We’ll look at some of the history of Santa and his cohorts – and how they have all not been as jolly as we know them now. (And You Thought You Knew About Santa) *** And I’ll tell you an Icelandic Christmas story that is so creepy that the government was forced to censor it. (The Icelandic Yule Brothers) *** But first, Christmas parties are a time for joy, laughs, and family. A time to be shared with the ones you love. But sometimes, the ones who love us, have a different, more sinister plan. That was the case of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the Killer Santa. We begin with that story. (Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa) *** (Originally aired December 13, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“And You Thought You Knew About Santa” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y63nbyqz)“Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa” from The Scare Chamber: https://tinyurl.com/yxd8rvre)“The Icelandic Yule Brothers” by Eris Wisti for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/y37coytc)Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsors)Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t)), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ)) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu)), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7)), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8)) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymag)Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors)Retro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradio)Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/christmas-tale-so-scary-the-country-censored-it/)