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The Krampus is a horned anthropomorphic figure who, in the Central and Eastern Alpine folkloric tradition, is said to accompany Saint Nicholas on visits to children during the night of 5 December ( Krampusnacht; "Krampus Night"), immediately before the Feast of St. Nicholas on 6 December. In this tradition, Saint Nicholas rewards well-behaved ...
Krampus, depicted on an Austrian postcard, 1910. 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 ...
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Dec 4, 2015 · A boy who hates Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon that punishes non-believers. IMDb provides cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, videos and more for this PG-13 rated movie.
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Krampus is a half-man, half-goat creature who chases and kidnaps bad kids on St. Nicholas' night. Learn about his origins, traditions and cultural impact in Europe and America.
Dec 5, 2018 · Krampus is a mythical creature that punishes naughty children in European folklore. Learn about his origins, traditions, and resurgence in pop culture and commerce.
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Krampus is a 2015 Christmas comedy horror film based on the eponymous character from Austro-Bavarian folklore, directed by Michael Dougherty, who co-wrote with Todd Casey and Zach Shields. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen, with Krista Stadler, and ...
