What is Krampus? This is the real story of the Christmas beast. Half-goat. Half-demon. This mythical beast was born from a centuries-old German tradition to whip naughty children into being nice.

Krampusnacht Lansing takes over Old Town. Mid-Michigan's full-fledged Krampus festivities return this weekend, complete with a parade, fire dancers and Krampus costumes.

An old 1900s Christmas card reading “Gruss vom Krampus” (Greetings from Krampus). This is not exactly a fun greeting. In the earliest recorded mentions, Krampus took children straight to the ...

What is Krampus? Explaining an age-old German Christmas tradition. In the run-up to Christmas, the evil companion of St. Nicholas, the Krampus, strikes fear in the hearts of naughty European children.

Unlike jolly old Saint Nick, Krampus is a figure in German folklore who emerges on the eve of the Feast of Saint Nicholas. Krampus punishes the children who misbehaved. Advertisement ...

Michigan Krampus festivals, a nod to a European folklore character, are taking place in December. ... A Krampus and Old Christmas Curiosities history talk begins at 2 p.m. Thursday.

LANSING — Old Town was packed Saturday with holiday fans eager to enjoy Krampusnacht and its eerie twist on Christmas. A parade, expanded Misfit Vendor Market and costume contest was just part ...

Though rooted in centuries-old German and Austrian customs, Krampus is undergoing a dramatic transformation in the United States, an opportunity for community building and artistic expression.

This is old folk culture,” Dr. Sullivan said. Dr. Sullivan said the idea of the people dressing up as Krampus is to control the demonic character by facing it.

St. Nick brings the gifts, and Krampus brings the pain. Here are some things you might not have known about Santa'’s demonic companion.. Krampus is a Christmas demon. December 5 belongs to Krampus.

If Santa's old hat, take a holiday photo with Krampus or the Grinch. By René Guzman, Staff writer Nov 27, ...

How old do I have to be to attend Krampus Nacht? Attendees must be at least 16 years old. How much is admission to Krampus Nacht? The pop-up is $30 per attendee and operates on a first-come, ...