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

Krampus - Christmas Day

A person costumed as Krampus lifts a young spectator during a Perchten run in Vienna, Austria, on Dec. 2, 2018. Lisi Niesner/Reuters/Pri.

1. Krampus May Have Already Peaked

Many people have turned to Krampus festivities as an alternative to traditional Christmases. With all of the attention around Krampus today, he is becoming less of an option and more of a mainstream character. As such, those continually looking to the past for something new may soon find themselves looking for another alternative to Jolly Ole Saint Nick.

 

Where Did We Find This Stuff? Here Are Our Sources:

“Krampus.” Wikipedia.

“Who is Krampus? Explaining the horrific Christmas beast,” by Tanya Basu. National Geographic. December 5, 2018.

“Belsnickel.” Wikipedia.

“Père Fouettard.” Wikipedia.

“Hans Trapp.” Scary for Kids. January 8, 2013.

“Zwarte Piet.” Wikipedia.

“How Krampus, the Christmas Devil, Became Cool,” by Becky Little. National Geographic. December 1, 2017.

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