From the Vault: The Ancient and Occult History of the “A Christmas Story” Leg Lamp

From the Vault: The Ancient and Occult History of the “A Christmas Story” Leg Lamp

The 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story” warned us of the dangers associated with BB guns, bar soap and frozen flag poles – but it also introduced us to the Old Man’s prized leg lamp. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the deep, ancient and occult history of lamps and other objects shaped in the likeness of a human leg or foot. (originally published 12/23/2021)

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