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Eine faszinierende Reise zu den dunklen Seiten der Weihnachtszeit! Auf den Spuren dieser winterlichen Traditionen reist Sarah Clegg durch Europa und erkundet ihre düsteren Seiten: von englischen Mummers-Spielen, österreichischen Krampusläufen, dem Nikolaus und seinem Knecht Ruprecht bis hin zu modernen heidnischen Ritualen in Stonehenge und dem Luciafest in Finnland.

We often think of them as tiny, glittering creatures fluttering about in pastel tulle, but fairies haven't always been so benign. Here, historian Sarah Clegg explores the true history of fairies, and the menace and ambiguity that always lurks within the shimmering fantasy. This history takes us from elf fires in Iceland to a burial mound in Ireland; and from a stream in Cottingley where two sisters created a fairy hoax to a modern-day fairy ball in Los Angeles.

Discover the monsters, witches, and other ghoulish creatures that make up lesser known Christmas folklore in this gleefully creepy guide–perfect for horror fans who love the wintry holidays. When you think about Christmas, you likely picture mangers, glowing fireplaces, sweet carolers, and...

The history of a demonic tradition that was stolen from women – and then won back again. Demonic temptresses – from siren-mermaids to Lilith – are well known today, and their mythology focuses around the seductive danger they pose to men. But the root of these figures can be traced back 4...

A compendium of fairies and fairy lore through the centuries, told through a magical year in search of the fae from the author of the “remarkable” (Literary Review) Woman’s Lore. Fairy stories and fae lore are ancient—yet fairy stories continue to transform and enthrall our imaginations...

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER As winter comes and the hours of darkness overtake the light, we seek out warmth, good food, and good company. But beneath the jollity and bright enchantment of the festive season, there lurks a darker mood - one that has found expression over the centuries in...