Ah, those tricky fair folk we so often call elves. They play a large part in Christmas traditions, though their exact role or the nature of their character depends on the culture. Here for you this Christmas, we've gathered a few of the folktales gathered by the Brothers Grimm involving those infamous creatures called elves. May this episode brighten your heart this Christmas.

Fireside Anthology will be back in the new year with the conclusion to our on-going saga of the hapless M. Mersault. Stay safe out there!

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