In certain traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf ("Krampus run"), some young men dressed as Krampus attempt to scare the audience with their antics. Krampus is featured on holiday …

2025年12月4日 · These days, it’s hard to make it through December in the U.S. without encountering Krampus. Hairy, scary, hoofed, and horned, the devilish character is wildly popular from coast to …

2025年12月3日 · 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. …

6 日前 · Americans have adopted Krampus in holiday traditions in recent decades, but experts say the legend's origins are often misrepresented.

2025年12月1日 · The Krampus legend isn't your typical Christmas tale. This half-goat, half-demon figure from Alpine folklore puts a chilling spin on the holiday season.

While Santa Claus brings joy and gifts to good children, there's a darker figure lurking in European Christmas traditions. Krampus, a half-goat, half-demon creature, roams the streets punishing ...

2025年12月4日 · The Krampus of German-speaking folklore is a horned Christmas Devil who punishes naughty children. (Public domain) Krampus: Christmas Devil and Son of Norse Goddess Hel The …

2018年12月5日 · 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...

Explore the history, folklore, symbolism, and modern celebrations of Krampus in Germany, from Alpine rituals to contemporary traditions.

6 日前 · Discover Krampus, the horned demon of Alpine Germanic folklore who punishes naughty children during the Christmas season. A dark counterpart to Saint Nicholas.