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     Krampus: Exploring the Legend of the Christmas Demon

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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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   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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   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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5. www.britannica.com › topic › KrampusKrampus | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   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.”

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   Nov 29, 2013 · As videos made their way from German-language YouTube channels to American blogs, we became acquainted with another more brutish creature represented by costumed young men herding together as...

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   Dec 5, 2018 · Although Krampus is relatively new to the U.S., this alpine legend is the original bad Santa.

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   Who is Krampus & what does he do at Christmas?

   • Inside The Legend Of The Christmas Devil 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.”

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   Is Krampus a devil?

   • 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.” Krampus was thought to have been part of pagan rituals for the winter solstice. According to legend, he is the son of Hel, the Norse god of the underworld.

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   Is Krampus a god?

   • According to legend, he is the son of Hel, the Norse god of the underworld. With the spread of Christianity, Krampus became associated with Christmas—despite efforts by the Catholic church to ban him. The creature and St. Nicholas are said to arrive on the evening of December 5 ( Krampusnacht; “Krampus Night”).

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   What does Krampus mean?

   • 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.”

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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.”