This is the story of Krampus — Santa’s darker counterpart. The origins of Krampus date back to pre-Christian Europe. In several cultures, winter solstice celebrations featured frightening ...

Earlier this month, a few thousand people enjoyed something spookier than Santa when the inaugural Krampus Parade rolled through the King William area. If you missed the parade (or if you just ...

Christmas in America has long been about receiving presents from Santa for being nice ... known as the Pennsylvania Dutch. Krampus, whose name derives from the German word "krampen," meaning ...

Krampus, a figure rooted in Christmas traditions from Germany and Eastern Europe, is known for its role in scaring children into good behavior, ensuring Santa will bring them gifts on Christmas.

Similar to what happened to his grandmother Omi when she was a young girl, Krampus gives Max a bauble as the lone survivor. When Max sees that it is wrapped in part of his torn letter to Santa ...

The tale of Krampus concerns naughty children getting caged and taken to hell by a horned holiday monster. But for adults, especially in recent years, celebrating the mythical mayhem of Santa’s ...

“If you’re good, Santa brings presents. Our darker side is closer to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ than Krampus. We tell stories of very middle-class tragedies.” Not monsters eating childre ...

A giant inflatable Krampus wearing a Santa suit dominates the scene, almost grazing the ceiling. Creepy leather Krampus masks made by a local artist hang on the walls above a display of Krampus ...

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