- Krampus - Wikipedia
In certain traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf ("Krampus run"), some young men dressed as Krampus attempt to scare the audience with their antics Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten
- Krampus: Origins and Development of a Winter Devil
These days, it’s hard to make it through December in the U S without encountering Krampus Hairy, scary, hoofed, and horned, the devilish character is wildly popular from coast to coast Across the country, hundreds of events feature Krampus, including parades, “runs,” Christmas markets, and even mall photo-ops Books, magazines, movies, and comics highlight his history and his
- Krampus | Definition, St. Nicholas, Christmas, History . . .
Krampus, in central European popular legend, a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime He is the devilish companion of St Nicholas Krampus is believed to have originated in Germany, and his name derives from the German word Krampen, which means “claw ”
- The Krampus Legend Puts a Dark Twist on Christmas
The Krampus legend isn't your typical Christmas tale This half-goat, half-demon figure from Alpine folklore puts a chilling spin on the holiday season
- Who Is Krampus, Really? The Myth Behind the Christmas Monster
While Santa Claus brings joy and gifts to good children, there's a darker figure lurking in European Christmas traditions Krampus, a half-goat, half-demon creature, roams the streets punishing
- Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil Who Punishes Naughty . . .
Krampus, the half-man, half-goat counterpart to St Nicholas, has been apart of folklore in Austria’s Alpine region for hundreds of years Krampus origins begin with pagan celebrations of the
- What is Krampus? Explaining the horrific Christmas beast
Krampus's name is derived from the German word krampen, meaning claw, and is said to be the son of Hel in Norse mythology The legendary beast also shares characteristics with other scary,
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