The Yule Lads are 13 mischievous boys, each with a distinct name and description, who cause mayhem in the 13 days leading up ...

In Austria and across the German-speaking Alpine region ... where he’s shown pursuing women or menacing children. On the cards, Krampus traditionally has a long tongue that sometimes lolls ...

The origin of Krampus is unclear, but some believe it may have pre-Christian origins. The name Krampus comes from the German ...

Tyrone Schenk, who formed the group, said Krampus is a holdover from Germanic pagan beliefs and was paired with St. Nicholas ...

According to German tradition ... around 2004 about the same time an artist published a book of vintage Krampus greeting cards, according to the History Channel’s website.

So what is a Krampus? Well, the word Krampus is derived from krampen, the German word for claw. The Krampus is described as half demon and half goat. He has horns on his head, a mouth full of ...

For some in America, Krampus and Santa have actually morphed into one being. My grandmother, two generations removed from Frankfurt, Germany, for instance warned of Santa bringing you switches if you ...