Well its that time of year again and , we are all ready for the festivities! This year is just a little different . Different because we are introduced to a new holiday character, Krampus!! Yes the legend , myth, story, of this not so jolly beast of Christmas, has been around for years but, not some much here in the U.S. Due to movie magic , we will be not only be educated but, have a visual aid as well. Check out the link below:
Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Santy, or simply Santa is a figure with legendary, historical and folkloric origins who, in many Western cultures, is said to bring gifts to the homes of good children on 24 December, the night before Christmas Day. The modern figure of Santa Claus is derived from the British figure of Father Christmas, the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, and Saint Nicholas, the historical Greek bishop and gift-giver of Myra.
In Austro-Bavarian Alpine folklore, Krampus is a horned,anthropomorphic figure who, during the Christmas season, punishes children who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards the well-behaved with gifts. Regions in Austria feature similar figures and, more widely, Krampus is one of a number of Companions of Saint Nicholas in regions of Europe. The origin of the figure is unclear; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated a pre-Christian origin for the figure
Who would you like sliding down your chimney ?
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