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On Christmas Eve, Krampus travels with a sack or a basket strapped to his back; this is to cart off evil children for drowning, eating, or transport to Hell. Some of the older versions make mention of naughty children being put in the bag and taken away. [19]
Learn about Krampus, the half-man, half-goat creature from Alpine folklore who chases and kidnaps bad kids on St. Nicholas' night. Discover how Krampus cards, Krampuslauf and Krampusnacht became popular traditions in Europe and America.
May 27, 2024 · 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.”
Tagging along with Saint Nicholas, legend tells us this "Christmas Devil" comes to punish children who have misbehaved. Learn about his Germanic origins and how this sinister figure is celebrated...
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Dec 5, 2018 · Santa's got some competition: a terrifying Christmas devil named Krampus, which is catching on in pop culture worldwide.
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Nov 28, 2022 · And why does Krampus appear around Christmas time? Krampus is a mythical creature who is often depicted with horns and a demon-like face. According to myth, which likely originated in what is...
Oct 29, 2022 · A half-goat demon said to be the son of the Norse god of the underworld, Krampus punishes naughty children at Christmastime — and drags some to hell. They say he comes on the evening of December 5th, a night called “Krampusnacht.”
