Sometimes introduced with Gruß vom Krampus (Greetings from Krampus), the cards usually have humorous rhymes and poems. Krampus is often featured looming menacingly over children.

Dec 11, 2025 · 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. Nicholas. …

Dec 5, 2025 · Americans have adopted Krampus in holiday traditions in recent decades, but experts say the legend's origins are often misrepresented.

Dec 3, 2025 · 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 coast.

Dec 8, 2025 · If Santa Claus is the good cop of Christmas, then Krampus is the bad one: a creature from European folklore who scares children into behaving themselves, complete with goat horns and …

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 celebrations of the...

Dec 4, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 4, 2025 · Krampusnacht, which translates to “Krampus Night,” takes place annually on the evening of December 5. In 2025, Krampusnacht falls on a Friday. It is important to distinguish between …

Krampus's name is derived from the German word krampen, meaning claw, and is said to be the son of Hel in Norse mythology. The legendary beast also shares characteristics with other scary,...

Feb 18, 2025 · Krampus, the antagonist of Santa Claus, that is the definition of this character that gives rise to folkloric legends from Switzerland, Austria, and other Central European countries that focus …