Krampus

Santa Claus may be the hero of Christmas, but you can't be a hero without a villain. And in the case of Old Saint Nick he has the oft forgotten Krampus to punish all of the naughty children.

Find out about Krampus, a demonic figure who travels with St. Nicholas in some cultures.

Krampus pre-dates Christianity. As Santa's helpers, Krampi warn and punish bad boys and girls. He is still feared by some Austrians today. Whether Krampus is a demon or an ancient god, he is one scary creature.

Stephen Colbert made a joke about the Christmas Krampus on his Comedy Central show, but it turns out the hairy beast is a real mythological character.

Amanda Carver is the screenwriter and producer for an upcoming horror film entitled Krampus. What the Hell is a Krampus?

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