Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in Central and Eastern Alpine folklore who, during the Christmas season, scares children who have misbehaved.
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11 Facts About Krampus
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Almost unknown before this time, Krampus has begun to become part of American popular culture.
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Krampus tradition is being revived in Bavaria as well, along with a local artistic tradition of hand-carved wooden masks.
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Krampus is hairy, usually brown or black, and has the cloven hooves and horns of a goat.
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Krampus carries chains, thought to symbolize the binding of the Devil by the Christian Church.
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Sometimes Krampus appears with a sack or a basket strapped to his back; this is to cart off evil children for drowning, eating, or transport to Hell.
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The Percht transformed into what is known as the Krampus and was made to be subjected to Saint Nicholas' will.
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Krampus is shown as having one human foot and one cloven hoof.
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In most parts of Slovenia, whose culture was greatly affected by Austrian culture, Krampus is called and is one of the companions of Miklavz, the Slovenian form of St Nicholas.
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In many parts of Croatia, Krampus is described as a devil wearing a cloth sack around his waist and chains around his neck, ankles, and wrists.
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