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   The Krampus is a horned anthropomorphic goat figure with one human foot and a very long tongue who, in Central and Eastern Alpine folkloric tradition Christianity, 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 ...

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › KrampusKrampus | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 27, 2024 · 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.”

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   Dec 4, 2017 · Tagging along with Saint Nicholas, legend tells us this "Christmas Devil" comes to punish children who have misbehaved. Learn about his Germanic origins and how this sinister figure is celebrated...

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7. www.crazygames.com › game › krampusKrampus ️ Play on CrazyGames

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   Jun 23, 2023 · Krampus is a horror game to put all the items on the plates, activate the spell, and trap Krampus! Can you defeat him?

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8. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleWho is Krampus? Explaining Santa Claus's Scary Christmas ...

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   Dec 5, 2018 · Krampus is a mythical creature that punishes naughty children in European folklore. Learn about his origins, traditions, and resurgence in pop culture and commerce.

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   What does Krampus do on Christmas Eve?

   • The Krampus knocks on the doors of children’s homes to warn them to be good, or otherwise he will return on Christmas Eve with St. Nicholas. In this tradition, Saint Nicholas rewards well-behaved children with small gifts, while Krampus punishes badly-behaved ones with birch rods.

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   What does Krampus look like?

   • Krampus is usually featured as a man with horns with one grotesque human foot and one foot of a goat, typically covered in black hair, and unique to Krampus; also a very long snake or dragon like tongue. In the 17th century Krampus had been paired with St. Nicholas as a helper.

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   Where does the word Krampus come from?

   • Krampus is thought to come from either Bavarian: krampn, meaning "dead", "rotten", or from the German: kramp/krampen, meaning "claw". The Krampus is considered to be a half-goat, half-demon monster in some legends. Its role is to punish bad children or scare them into being good.

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   What is Krampusnacht?

   • In Alpine Austria and some parts of Germany, this day was known as Krampusnacht, or “Krampus night,” when adults might dress up as Krampus to frighten children at their homes. Children might have also seen Krampus running through the street during a Krampuslauf —literally, a “Krampus run.”

   Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil Who Punishes Naughty Children

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   Is Krampus a devil?

   • 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.” Krampus was thought to have been part of pagan rituals for the winter solstice. According to legend, he is the son of Hel, the Norse god of the underworld.

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   Is Krampus a scary character?

   • European versions of St. Nicholas have long had scary counterparts like Belsnickle and Knecht Ruprecht who dole out punishment. Krampus is one such character who comes from folklore in Austria’s Alpine region, where he’s been frightening children and amusing adults for hundreds of years.

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10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Krampus_(film)Krampus (film) - Wikipedia

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    Krampus is a 2015 Christmas comedy horror film based on the eponymous character from Austro-Bavarian folklore, directed by Michael Dougherty, who co-wrote with Todd Casey and Zach Shields.

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    Dec 5, 2018 · Krampus is a half-man, half-goat creature who chases and kidnaps bad kids on St. Nicholas' night. Learn about his origins, traditions and cultural impact in Europe and America.