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Beauchamp, Monte (2004). The Devil in Design: The Krampus Postcards. Seattle, Washington: Fantagraphics. pp.14–29, 32. ISBN 978-1-56097-542-7.

The Krampus figures persisted, and by the 17th century Krampus had been incorporated into Christian winter celebrations by pairing Krampus with St. Nicholas. [10] Modern history [ edit ] a b c Basu, Tanya (17 December 2013). "Who is Krampus? Explaining the Horrific Christmas Devil". National Geographic Magazine. National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014 . Retrieved 23 April 2014. Throw Out Krampus". Time. 7 December 1953. p.41. Archived from the original on 22 December 2008 . Retrieved 18 December 2011. McFarland, Kevin (16 December 2013). "American Dad: "Minstrel Krampus" ". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 5 September 2020.Krampus is thought to come from either Bavarian: krampn, meaning "dead", "rotten", or from the German: kramp/krampen, meaning "claw". [5] [6] [7] Origins [ edit ] A person dressed as Krampus at Morzger Pass, Salzburg, Austria

Horror for the Holidays: Meet the Anti Santa". NPR. National Public Radio . Retrieved 22 December 2011.Silvesterklaus, a Swiss New Year's Eve celebration featuring a musical procession of performers in grotesque costumes. The figure has been imported into American popular culture, and has appeared in movies, TV and video games. In Styria, the Rute is presented by Krampus to families. The twigs are painted gold and displayed year-round in the house—a reminder to any child who has temporarily forgotten Krampus. In smaller, more isolated villages, the figure has other beastly companions, such as the antlered "wild man" figures, and St Nicholas is nowhere to be seen. These Styrian companions of Krampus are called Schabmänner or Rauhen. [17]

Perchta– German Alpine goddess, a female figure in West Germanic folklore whose procession ( Perchtenlauf) occurs during the midwinter period A seasonal play that spread throughout the Alpine regions was known as the Nikolausspiel [ de] ("Nicholas play"). Inspired by Paradise plays, [ citation needed] which focused on Adam and Eve's encounter with a tempter, the Nicholas plays featured competition for the human souls and played on the question of morality. In these Nicholas plays, Saint Nicholas would reward children for scholarly efforts rather than for good behavior. [24] This is a theme that grew in Alpine regions where the Roman Catholic Church had significant influence. [ citation needed] Perchtenlauf and Krampuslauf [ edit ] Olsen, Erik (21 December 2014). "In Bavaria, Krampus Catches the Naughty". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. In the 1950s, the government distributed pamphlets titled "Krampus Is an Evil Man" for fear that encounters with Krampus might damage children's mental health. [12] Towards the end of the century, a popular resurgence of Krampus celebrations occurred and continues today. [13] Protomelas krampus, the freshwater actinopterygian fish, is named after Krampus. [45] Gallery [ edit ]Koliada– Ancient pre-Christian Slavic winter festival, an ancient pre-Christian Slavic festival where participants wear masks and costumes and run around. A toned-down version of Krampus is part of the popular Christmas markets in Austrian urban centres like Salzburg. In these, more tourist-friendly interpretations, Krampus is more humorous than fearsome. [30] Dallas Krampus Society Walk, 2016