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   When is Krampusnacht?

   • Krampusnacht, meaning Krampus Night, is celebrated annually on December 5. This is the night before the Feast of St Nicholas, the patron saint of children, sailors, and various groups. What is Krampus? Krampus is an anthropomorphic (which means being thought of as having a human form or attributes) figure with claws, horns, and a long tongue.

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   Why is Krampus called Krampusnacht?

   • Krampus, and Krampusnacht, originated in Germany centuries ago. His name derives from the word “krampen”, which means claw. He is considered to be a cruel counterpart to the kind St Nicholas character. While St Nicholas would reward children for being good, Krampus would punish children for being bad.

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   What does Krampus mean?

   • For the film, see Krampus (film). The Krampus 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.

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   What is Krampusnacht & Krampuslauf?

   • Like Krampusnacht, the Krampuslauf tradition continues to the present day. Krampus and St. Nick’s other bad boys have their origins in pagan celebrations of the winter solstice. Later, they became part of Christian traditions in which St. Nicholas visited children to reward them on December 5 or 6.

   Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil Who Punishes Naughty Children

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   What does Krampusnacht feel like?

   • It’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.

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   What does Krampus mean on Christmas cards?

   • Krampus originates from the old Germanic word ‘krampen’ which means claw and refers to the fearsome appearance of the Krampus. Christmas cards that have the Krampus on them are called ‘Krampuskarten.’ Since Krampusnacht is the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas, in some regions, the Krampus visits homes with St. Nicholas.

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   Aug 15, 2023 · The folklore of Krampusnacht goes back at least a thousand years, but why on earth did it start? What’s the point of a bunch of men dressing up and terrorizing children during the Christmas season? Where Did “Krampus” come from?

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   Dec 5, 2023 · Krampusnacht is a centuries-old tradition celebrated in Germany and Alpine regions, including Austria, Bavaria, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic. However, in recent years the...

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   The 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.

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   Nov 23, 2021 · Krampusnacht, which translates from German to mean 'Krampus Night,' is celebrated each year on December 5th. While festivals started in Austria in 2013, they've caught on quickly and are now celebrated all over the world.

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   Dec 5, 2018 · 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...

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   Krampusnacht is celebrated on December 5 every year across Germany, other European countries, and Australia. It occurs the night before the celebration of the Feast of St. Nicholas, a night when people dress up as the devil Krampus and chase naughty children through the streets.

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    Dec 4, 2014 · December 5 marks the traditional Krampusnacht, or night before St. Nicholas’ Day (December 6). Despite its origins in Germanic folklore, the Krampus tradition has spread to other European...