Krampus

The word Krampus originates from the Old High German word for claw Krampen.

‘Twas the night before Saint Nicholas Day « Musings from an overworked translator 2008

Isn't there a helper called Krampus with horns & he pulls little kids down to hell or beats them with a stick or something?

Christmas in July: Going Dutch Jen 2009

The Krampus is a character from European Alpine folklore, common in Austria and Switzerland.

News 2011

Bavarians celebrate the weeks before Christmas by dressing as "Krampus" an incubus in company of Santa Claus, frightening children, and spanking women.

Christmas Link Roundup Part 5 2008

In Lower Austria the saint is followed by a similar figure called Krampus or Grampus; {40} in Styria this horrible attendant is named Bartel; {41} all are no doubt related to such monsters as the _Klapperbock_ (see

Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan Clement A. Miles

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Origami Krampus (link roundup) 2009

In a more raucous vein, we know a German-American family that every December awaits a visit from St. Nick and his scary sidekick, Krampus, a horned monster who spanks wicked children.

Linda Novick O'Keefe: Living Up to the Holiday Lights Linda Novick O'Keefe 2011

In a more raucous vein, we know a German-American family that every December awaits a visit from St. Nick and his scary sidekick, Krampus, a horned monster who spanks wicked children.

Linda Novick O'Keefe: Living Up to the Holiday Lights Linda Novick O'Keefe 2011

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Heavy Metal Krampus (link roundup) 2009

Biker Krampus by Wonman Kim, who has various items on sale at Zazzle.

Christmas roundup 2009