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Why Do These Christmas Monsters Want To Destroy the World?
Season 6
Episode 13
The Greek Christmas monster Kallikantzaros is a mischievous, goblin-like creature that emerges during the 12 days of Christmas to wreak havoc. Rooted in ancient Greek traditions, this wild legend makes the holidays just a little bit creepier!
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