Most people know of the European Krampus who collected and punished bad children. There are quite a few German cards from early and mid-century that show a female version of Krampus who punishes bad men.
December 5th marks the pagan holiday Krampusnacht! For those of you who haven’t heard of Krampusnacht, it is the night before Saint Nicholas Day where the demonic creature Krampus comes and takes naughty children to hell.
December 5th marks the pagan holiday Krampusnacht! For those of you who haven’t heard of Krampusnacht, it is the night before Saint Nicholas Day where the demonic creature Krampus comes and takes naughty children to hell.
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