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Who Is Krampus? The Dark Folklore Behind the Terrifying Christmas Demon

Who Is Krampus? The Dark Folklore Behind the Terrifying Christmas Demon

by Jessie Cross | Nov 24, 2025 | Dieties + Spirits, Krampus, Krampuslauf, Winter Solstice (Yule)

Uncover the Pagan Roots, Legends, and Shadowy Meaning of This Yule Figure Every December, as Christmas lights begin to glow across Europe and North America, something older and far stranger stirs in the shadows. His horns curve like a mountain goat’s. His tongue lolls...

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