4 days ago · Krampus, in central European popular legend, is a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion to St. …

In certain traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf ("Krampus run"), some young men dressed as Krampus attempt to scare the audience with their antics. Krampus is …

6 days ago · The Krampus legend isn't your typical Christmas tale. This half-goat, half-demon figure from Alpine folklore puts a chilling spin on the holiday season. While Santa Claus …

4 days ago · These days, it’s hard to make it through December in the U.S. without encountering Krampus. Hairy, scary, hoofed, and horned, the devilish character is wildly popular from coast …

Nov 20, 2025 · On Krampusnacht, young men dress as Krampus in elaborately designed costumes and parade through villages and towns in a tradition known as the Krampuslauf …

While Santa Claus brings joy and gifts to good children, there's a darker figure lurking in European Christmas traditions. Krampus, a half-goat, half-demon creature, roams the streets punishing ...

Dec 5, 2018 · Children might have also seen Krampus running through the street during a Krampuslauf —literally, a “Krampus run.” If Krampusnacht was a way to scare kids into …

4 days ago · History of Krampusnacht Krampusnacht has its roots in centuries-old Alpine folklore, especially in regions of Austria, Germany and other Central European areas. Krampus …

Krampus Runs also include St. Nicholas dressed in Bishops robes, angels, beggars, and death. While great care goes into these costumes, the spectacular appearance of hundreds of …

How does a Perchten run work? Today, Krampus and Perchten runs appear as impressive spectacles that blend tradition with modern event culture. Most events start in the early …