Krampus
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Krampus is a horned, half-goat, half-demon figure from Central European folklore who punishes misbehaving children during the Christmas season, acting as a dark companion to Saint Nicholas who rewards good children. He appears on December 5th (Krampusnacht) carrying birch branches to swat naughty kids, sometimes taking them to hell in a sack or basket. With pagan, pre-Christian Alpine roots, Krampus has gained modern popularity, featuring in parades (Krampuslauf) and films as a darker, anti-consumerist symbo
Created Dec 13, 2025
Updated Dec 13, 2025
Published Dec 13, 2025