The Kallikantzaro
What are they?
The Balkans often have similar lore. Although the tales vary (sometimes quite dramatically), the core of their stories share common traits. Each of these are relating to malevalent creatures that live underground, only to come to the surface during the twelve days of Christmas. These creatures are referred to as the kallikantzaros (Greek: καλικάντζαρος; Bulgarian: караконджул; Serbian: караконџула / karakondžula; Turkish: karakoncolos; or kallikantzaroi in plural); North Macedonia: Karakondžula; and Albania: Karkanxholl).
Kallikantzaros - Greece
The Greek story tells of goblins that dwell underground until the twelve days of Christmas. The twelve days of Christmas begin on December 25th and last until January 6th. During this period, the goblins come out to cause trouble. What do they do the rest of the year? W…
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