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December 17, 2025
Photos: Krampus—Saint Nick’s Dark Companion
Yuletide parades across Europe for the demonlike creature who playfully frightens onlookers, looking for naughty children to punish—or to drag back to his lair in a sack
TL;DR
- The Krampus is a folkloric figure from the Alps, traditionally accompanying Saint Nicholas to reward good children and punish bad ones.
- Events featuring Krampus parades and performances have been observed in Italy, Austria, Slovenia, England, and the United States.
- These traditions often mix Christian elements with older pagan rituals.
- In Fusine di Valromana, Italy, Krampus figures from the Flagellium group participate in celebrations on December 5th.
- Parades and runs involving Krampus and Perchten costumes are held in various Austrian towns, including Itter and Vienna.
- A Krampus parade also took place in Munich, Germany, and Bremerton, Washington, USA.
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