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  1. Dec 5, 2018 · Krampus's name is derived from the German word krampen, meaning claw, and is said to be the son of Hel in Norse mythology. The legendary beast also shares characteristics with other scary,...

  2. Dec 4, 2015 · Krampus: Directed by Michael Dougherty. With Emjay Anthony, Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Stefania LaVie Owen. A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.

  3. Dec 4, 2017 · National Geographic. 23M subscribers. 6.2K. 652K views 6 years ago. Tagging along with Saint Nicholas, legend tells us this "Christmas Devil" comes to punish children who have misbehaved. Learn...

  4. Dec 9, 2022 · Evolved from Central Europe’s pagan past and reimagined by Church elites as a kind of unholy enforcer, Krampus is now a global icon for the digital age. But what explains the ascent from obscure...

  5. Evolution of the Legend. As Christianity gained a foothold in Europe, many pagan customs and characters, including Krampus, were assimilated into Christian traditions. By the Middle Ages, Krampus had found his place in the Christian winter festivities, particularly in the Alpine regions.

  6. Dec 4, 2015 · Austria. A Smithsonian magazine special report. TRAVEL. The Origin of Krampus, Europes Evil Twist on Santa. The mythical holiday beast is once again on the prowl, but beware, he’s making his...

  7. Dec 1, 2017 · Who Is Krampus? How Krampus, the Christmas ‘Devil,’ Became Cool. We spoke to the man who says he helped make the demon-like beast popular in the U.S. By Becky Little. December 01, 2017. • 6 min...

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