Beware: Naughty Boys and Girls

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While Saint Nicholas may bring gifts to good boys and girls, ancient folklore in Europe's Alpine region also tells of Krampus, a frightening beast-like creature who emerges during the Yule season, looking for naughty children to punish in horrible ways -- or possibly to drag back to his lair in a sack. In keeping with pre-Germanic Pagan traditions, men dressed as these demons have been frightening children on Krampusnacht for centuries, chasing them and hitting them with sticks, on an (often alcohol-fueled) run through the dark streets.
(Now THAT would make for a FUN Christmas!!! ....where do I sign up?)

 

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Is this less scary :

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is what should turn up if you are a good boy

 

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That looks like my ex-wife!! 

 

(If it's not her, I'm positive Krampus visited her at least once a month and stayed for about a week.)

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Both American Dad and Grimm had episodes about Krampus this month. Kind of bizarre.