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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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- Mythology & Fiction Explained
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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- National Geographic
Exploring the origins of the Yuletide figure who is also known as St. Nicholas' counterpart – Krampus.MERCH: We've got it! SHOP NOW: https://bzfd.it/2MDBk2dC...
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- BuzzFeed Unsolved Network
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.”
Dec 5, 2018 · Although Krampus is relatively new to the U.S., this alpine legend is the original bad Santa.
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Oct 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.”