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Dec 3, 2015 · On Krampus Night, or Krampusnacht, the eve of December 5, German children took care to not attract the attention of the intimidating beast, in hopes that St. Nicholas would bring presents on Nikolaustag, December 6 . A greeting card depicting Saint Nikolaus and Krampus in Austria. (Public Domain)
Today we go back and explore a familiar face, Krampus the demon of Christmas. We take a look at his origins and the Pagan beliefs that he may have originated...
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May 22, 2017 · Today, Krampus festivals are held all over the world on the evening of December 6, also known as Krampusnacht. Legend has it that this is the night Krampus goes after bad children. Accordingly, young men dress in fur suits and horned maskes and flock to the streets, snarling and shaking their chains at anyone who stops to watch the scary parade.
Dec 1, 2017 · How Krampus, the Christmas ‘Devil,’ Became Cool. We spoke to the man who says he helped make the demon-like beast popular in the U.S. If you haven’t heard of Krampus, the demon-like half ...
Dec 4, 2015 · Krampus: Directed by Michael Dougherty. With Emjay Anthony, Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Stefania LaVie Owen. A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.
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Dec 15, 2021 · Krampus masks are often called Larven, from the Latin word larva that means both mask and ghost. Traditional masks are grotesque, with exaggerated features and gaping mouths, accented by massive ...
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Oct 29, 2022 · Published October 29, 2022. Updated March 12, 2024. 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.”. You can usually hear him coming, as the soft steps of ...
