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

Trista December 21, 2018 12 min

Another picture of Krampus terrorizing children. Pinterest.

12. He May Also Be Connected to Hans Trapp

By Hans Trapp, we do not mean the Von Trapp family singers but the demonic figure from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France. Hans Trapp is the evil counterpart of Saint Nicholas; he carries around sticks to beat naughty children who don’t deserve presents. When parents tell their children, “Hans Trapp is coming,” everyone trembles.

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12. He May Also Be Connected to Hans Trapp

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