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 …

4 days ago · Krampus, in central European popular legend, is a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion to St. …

Dec 5, 2018 · 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 …

Krampus: Directed by Michael Dougherty. With Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Emjay Anthony. A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family …

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

Krampus is a centuries old tradition, pre-dating St. Nicholas, inspiring people to be nice by deterring naughty behavior. Krampus is a horned, half-goat creature that traditionally emerges …

Krampus in popular culture Sign on a pole in University City, late 2014 Krampus, the " Christmas Devil " of Austrian and Bavarian folklore, has entered the popular culture of North America; [1] …

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 …

Nov 7, 2024 · Krampus 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 …

3 days ago · 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 …