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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KrampusKrampus - Wikipedia

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   The Krampus is an old Christian character [citation needed] from old world Catholic Christmas traditions [citation needed]. The Krampus is one of the variations of St Nicholas’s helpers; a tradition where another character is assigned St Nicholas’s naughty list duties. The Krampus is a horned anthropomorphic goat figure with one human foot ...

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

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   Apr 19, 2024 · 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

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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.

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   What does Krampus do on Christmas Eve?

   • The Krampus knocks on the doors of children’s homes to warn them to be good, or otherwise he will return on Christmas Eve with St. Nicholas. In this tradition, Saint Nicholas rewards well-behaved children with small gifts, while Krampus punishes badly-behaved ones with birch rods.

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   What is Krampusnacht & Krampuslauf?

   • Like Krampusnacht, the Krampuslauf tradition continues to the present day. Krampus and St. Nick’s other bad boys have their origins in pagan celebrations of the winter solstice. Later, they became part of Christian traditions in which St. Nicholas visited children to reward them on December 5 or 6.

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   What does Krampus mean?

   • The Krampus is a horned anthropomorphic goat figure with one human foot and a very long tongue who, in Central and Eastern Alpine folkloric tradition Christianity, 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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   What is Krampus Night?

   • On the preceding evening of 5 December, Krampus Night or Krampusnacht, the wicked hairy devil appears on the streets. Sometimes accompanying St. Nicholas and sometimes on his own, Krampus visits homes and businesses. The Saint usually appears in the Eastern Rite vestments of a bishop, and he carries a golden ceremonial staff.

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   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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   Dec 4, 2017 · 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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10. www.atlasobscura.com › articles › what-is-krampusKrampus Is the Christmas Icon We Need—And Maybe the One We ...

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    Dec 9, 2022 · Krampus is a festive tradition that evolved from a pagan devil to a global icon of Christmas. Learn how people transform into the furry, horned creature and why they join the annual Milwaukee Krampusnacht, a celebration of the unholy enforcer of St. Nicholas.

11. www.smithsonianmag.com › travel › krampus-could-comeThe Origin of Krampus, Europe’s Evil Twist on Santa

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    Dec 4, 2015 · Learn about the origin and tradition of Krampus, a mythical creature that punishes naughty children during the Christmas season. Find out how Krampus is celebrated in different countries and how he is gaining popularity in the US.