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      • The short answer is exactly what you'd expect: A resounding nope. The Krampus figure is as real as his companion, St. Nicholas — that is, not real at all outside of an overactive imagination. That being said, though, the legend itself has existed for hundreds of years, long before Krampus caught the internet's attention.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KrampusKrampus - Wikipedia

    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.

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  3. 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.”

  4. Krampus, the half-man, half-goat counterpart to St. Nicholas, has been apart of folklore in Austria’s Alpine region for hundreds of years. Krampus origins begin with pagan celebrations of the...

  5. Oct 29, 2022 · Nobody is entirely certain. But most people believe that Krampus originally hails from the Alpine region’s pagan past. His name comes from the German word krampen, which means “claw,” and he bears a striking resemblance to the old Norse legends about the son of Hel, the god of the underworld.

  6. Dec 4, 2015 · In fact, Krampus' roots have nothing to do with Christmas. Instead, they date back to pre-Germanic paganism in the region.

  7. Dec 6, 2022 · While we've all heard of Santa Claus, in some parts of the world a Christmas Devil called Krampus exists, who punishes naughty children. In European folklore, Krampus is the antithesis of Santa Claus.

  8. Nov 29, 2013 · 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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