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The Scary Book of Christmas Lore: 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales from Around the World

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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen…but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables, folktales, and folklore that have horrified kids (and adults) for generations during the holiday season.He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness’ sake. This lighthearted song is a bit more ominous in the context of other Christmas traditions. From beasts that threaten to cook children into stew to sinister crones who snatch little ones from their beds, you won’t find any dancing sugar plums here. Outside of the heartwarming Christmas tales we all know and love, there are an abundance of frightening stories to chill all who hear them to the bone. Discover folklore from all corners of the world, including:Krampus (Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and northern Italy), a demonic half-goat monster who drags chains and whips bad children with birch sticks, or stuffs them in his sack to take awayThe Kallikantzari (Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey), goblins who come out during Advent to cause mischief Père Fouettard (France, Belgium, Switzerland), Saint Nicholas’ eternal cannibal manservant who deals with naughty childrenHans Trapp (Alsace-Lorraine, France), who roams the countryside disguised as a scarecrow and goes door to door on Christmas looking for children to feast uponGryla (Iceland), the giant ogre who emerges from her cave on Christmas to hunt children and cook them into stewMari Lwyd (Wales), a creature with a horse’s skull and a long cloak that is followed by a group of chanting peopleFrau Perchta (Austria and Bavaria), who slits the bellies of bad children and stuffs them with straw These tales are sure to leave you wishing for the Grinch. Whether you are a fan of history and folklore, you love learning about different cultures, or you just want to give a holiday gift that will bring the joy of Christmas to that lucky someone (just kidding), The Scary Book of Christmas Lore is for you. ’Tis the season! Is it beginning look a lot like Christmas, yet? Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cider Mill Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2023


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1646434528


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 27


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.59 x 7.96 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #107,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #71 in Christmas (Books) #305 in Horror Collections & Anthologies (Books) #545 in Ghost Fiction


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Exceeded my expectations. Excellent book!
Format: Paperback
This book stands out. I’m a voracious reader of all things holiday folklore and mythology and this book is by far my favorite. It’s comprehensive, yet doesn’t drag on. It’s detailed but not dry and overly academic. It’s interesting, engaging and easy to follow without dumbing the story down for the reader. It’s like you’re having a conversation with the author. There are the basics of holiday lore that everyone has heard of like Krampus, Frau Perchta, Mari Lwyd, Gryla, the Yule Cat, Belsnickel, La Befana….all the ones you’re probably familiar with. However, there are 50 spooky tales, legends, ghosties and ghouls from all over the world in this book! Many were completely new to me and others I’d heard just bit and pieces about. Absolutely fascinating! I devoured this book in a night. I can’t recommend this book enough. This needs to be in your collection if this sort of thing is your jam. I honestly had pretty low expectations when I ordered this book because I’ve read so many books like this, but I’m delighted to admit I was wrong this time. This is a keeper! Get it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2025 by witchy poo
    • Krampus and all the different christmas monsters
Format: Paperback
This book is great. Gives you all the back stories of each christmas lore by countries and regions. Some are terrifying to think of especially if your a misbehaving or naughty child. Some of these stories are very good. I highly recommend this book if you like scary christmas stories and lores to read about. Good read and this will be added to my personal collection of books I enjoy reading over and over ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026 by Danielle Cole
    • An interesting and entertaining book you may want to check out.
Format: Paperback
As someone who has been a curious and voracious reader for more than 7 decades my reading interests have ranged from A to Z, from hardcore science to the strange esoteric topics. This is why while browsing on Amazon when I came across this 144-page soft cover book (The scary book of Christmas Lore: Forget about jingle bells & Jolly old saint nick by Tim Rayborn and illustrated by Neil Evans) I decided to purchase it. This the most unusual book I have ever read about Christmas time in that instead of happy experiences, this book is bout horrible folklore tales about Christmas. There are 50 horror stories from around the world in this volume. This book is also fully illustrated with horrible images of scary creatures. I found this book to be interesting and entertaining in a weird kind of way. If you like horror tales about Christmas time you may want to check out this book. Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never trust a politicians). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026 by Joseph J. Truncale
    • Scary Christmas Tales
Format: Paperback
I love how it covers some lesser known Christmas lore. Some of which I hadn't heard of before and others that I had heard of.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2026 by IdahoNeko
    • Amazing quality
Format: Paperback
This book exceeded my expectations. High-quality pictures and pages. Very happy with my purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2026 by Carla
    • Decent read, but take note, it’s not in depth
Format: Paperback
I liked the short bits about different dark Xmas lore and I will say that it sparked my interest in researching more. For that the book is worth reading. If you want to get deep into the stories from the get go, this is not the tome for you. Think of this as a bunch of glorified and curated Google search/Wiki entries. Great toilet reading and honestly the illustrations are great! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025 by ps
    • Nice cover, good stories
Format: Paperback
This was a gift to someone else. They've enjoyed reading the stories. The book cover is very nice
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2026 by AJ
    • Scary
Format: Paperback
🏰 A Relic of Unmatched Excellence! 🏰 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 — A full five out of five, and wouldst I could grant more! Lo and behold, this item is a treasure most rare! From the moment it arrived upon my doorstep (delivered, no doubt, by a courier swift as a steed), I knew I had acquired a relic of great worth. Its quality is beyond compare — sturdy as dwarven steel and elegant as elven craftsmanship. In its function, it performeth flawlessly, as though enchanted by the wisest of mages. Whether thou usest it in battle, leisure, or daily questing, it shall not fail thee. Even its price is a boon — a bargain fit for both kings and humble adventurers alike. Verily, I urge thee — hesitate not! Add this most wondrous artifact to thine own collection, and bask in the glory of a purchase well-made. ⚔️ Five stars! A most righteous and worthy acquisition! ⚔️ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025 by The Lord of Loot

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