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

Trista December 21, 2018 12 min
Krampus - Christmas Day

Krampus with babies. Den of Geek.

2. Krampus Defined the Evolution of Christmas

Before the 1800s, Christmas was not the quiet family holiday that people may recognize today. It was a loud, boisterous affair that was more akin to Mardi Gras or Halloween in New York City or New Orleans. As Krampus began to fade from the popular imagination, Christmas celebrations toned down to families singing around trees.

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