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    The Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in the Central and Eastern Alpine folklore of Europe who, during the Advent season, scares children who have misbehaved.

  2. Oct 20, 2023 · 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.”

  3. Dec 5, 2018 · 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...

  4. Krampus is a 2015 Christmas horror comedy film based on the eponymous character from Austro-Bavarian folklore, directed by Michael Dougherty, and written by Dougherty, Todd Casey and Zach Shields. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen, with Krista Stadler ...

  5. 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.

  6. 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,...

  7. Nov 28, 2022 · Krampus is a mythical creature who is often depicted with horns and a demon-like face. According to myth, which likely originated in what is now Germany and Austria, the creature punished...

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