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  2. Krampus - Wikipedia

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    The Krampus (German: [ˈkʁampʊs]) is a horned anthropomorphic figure who, ... The Feast of St. Nicholas is celebrated in parts of Europe on 6 December. [17]

  3. Saint Nicholas Day - Wikipedia

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    Nicholas dispenses gifts, while Krampus supplies coal and the ruten bundles. [36] Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten. There are many names for Krampus, as well as many regional variations in portrayal and celebration. [37] Krampus parade in Pörtschach am Wörthersee (2013) Nikolaus-Umzug in Fribourg, Switzerland ...

  4. Companions of Saint Nicholas - Wikipedia

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    A modern Krampus at the Perchtenlauf in Klagenfurt (2006) Krampus is a terrifying figure found in parts of Austria, Bavaria, South Tyrol, Slovenia, and Croatia, most probably originating in the Pre-Christian Alpine traditions. In Tyrol, he is also called "Tuifl". [7] The Feast of Saint Nicholas is celebrated in parts of Europe on December 6.

  5. Want to meet ‘Krampus’ in Elk Grove? How to celebrate an ...

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    Krampus began as an old German fable about a figure who punishes children who are placed on the naughty list, lose their Christmas spirit or stop believing in Christmas. Cox said Saturday’s free ...

  6. 30 Christmas Traditions From Around the World - AOL

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    Holiday fiend Krampus may have already gained some notoriety in the U.S. thanks to pop-culture portrayals such as the eponymous 2015 cult holiday horror film, but the malevolent half-goat, half ...

  7. Pre-Christian Alpine traditions - Wikipedia

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    Krampus. The word Krampus originates from the Old High German word for claw (Krampen). In the Alpine regions, the Krampus is a mythical horned figure represented as accompanying Saint Nicholas. Krampus acts as an anti–Saint Nicholas, who, instead of giving gifts to good children, gives warnings and punishments to the bad children. [2]

  8. Krampus returns to Bloomington for a block party at ... - AOL

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    A Krampus looks for a naughty person during the 2021 Krampus parade. After two years hiatus, Krampus is returning to Bloomington for a block party Saturday. Lilith Cain is the person behind B-Town ...

  9. Saint Nicholas (European folklore) - Wikipedia

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    An 1865 illustration of the Hungarian Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) and a Krampusz, a fearful and devilish creature, a mean elfIn Austria, Czechia, southern Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine, Saint Nicholas often comes with two assistants (see companions of Saint Nicholas): a good angel who gives out presents to good children and a devil or a half-goat, half-demon monster ...