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Dec 6, 2022 · The equivalent of a Christmas Devil, Krampus is a horrific beast that hunted down misbehaving children and whipped or terrified them into submission. Originally an ancient pagan tradition, Krampus was coopted into the story of Saint Nicholas.
Originally appearing under that name in Austria (St. Nikolaus) and Southern Germany, his distinctive devilish appearance is not easily confused with Northern Germany’s hooded Knecht Ruprecht or...
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Though descriptions of Krampus’ appearance vary from region to region, some things remain consistent: He is said to have pointed devilish horns and a long snake-like tongue. His body is covered in coarse fur, and he looks like a goat crossed with a demon. His body and arms are strung with chains and bells, and he carries a large sack or basket on h...
Today, Krampus has his own celebration on the day before the Feast of Saint Nicholas in the Alpine region. Every evening on December 5th, a night called “Krampusnacht,” elegantly dressed Saint Nicks pair up with monstrously outfitted Krampuses and make the rounds to homes and businesses, offering gifts and playful threats. Some people exchange Kram...
It’s always remarkable when ancient traditions make it to the present — but Krampus has had an especially rough fight for survival. In Austria in 1923, Krampus and all Krampusnacht activities were banned by the Fascist Christian Social Party. Their motives were a little murky. Though they agreed that Krampus was a force for evil, there seems to hav...
Dec 4, 2015 · The tradition—also known as the Krampuslauf, or Krampus Run—is having a resurgence throughout Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Hungary and the Czech Republic, and has gained recognition in the United...
Nov 23, 2020 · While there's obviously no legitimate record of Krampus (other than personal witness sightings and lore), there is something called Krampuslauf, which is translated to 'Krampus run.' During this celebration (if it can be called that), Austrian men get dressed up as Krampus and run through the streets, terrifying children in their towns in an ...
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Dec 16, 2015 · Traditions hold that, during the first two weeks of December, young men dress up as the Krampus, roaming the streets and frightening children with rusty chains, whips and bells.
