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Bookmark or Share- Krampus - WikipediaThe Krampus (German: [ˈkʁampʊs]) 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.
- Who Is Krampus? Inside The Legend Of The Christmas Devil - All That's ...A half-goat demon said to be the son of the Norse god of the underworld, Krampus punishes naughty children at Christmastime — and drags some to hell. They say he comes on the evening of December 5th, a night called “Krampusnacht.”
- Krampusnacht: What Is It, and How Did it Start? - History ThingsIt’s a holiday that feels a lot more like Halloween than Christmas. On Krampusnacht, December 5th, men dressed as Krampus drink a bunch of alcohol, run through the streets, and frighten children. Often, they chase delinquent children around and hit them with sticks.
- What is Krampus? Explaining the horrific Christmas beastWhat is Krampus? This is the real story of the Christmas beast. Half-goat. Half-demon. This mythical beast was born from a centuries-old German tradition to whip naughty children into being...
- What is Krampus? The Story behind The Myth - ChristianityKrampus is known as the dark and punishing counterpart to Santa Claus. He appears as a horned, devil-type creature with chains, hooves, and a long tongue. He punished the naughty children during the Christmas season, especially on December 5th, known as Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night
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