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These Details About Krampus, the Christmas Demon, would Make all Children Fear the Holidays

Krampus - Christmas Day

A traditional drawing of Krampus. 411 Posters.

13. Krampus is Akin to Belsnickel

You may have never heard of Belsnickel, the German servant of Saint Nicholas who has a long tongue, wears a mask, dirty clothes, and has an overall disheveled appearance. Belsnickel beats naughty children with a switch, but he hands out sweets that he carries in his pockets for good children.

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