Episode 28: Krampus
For many children the holiday season is about twinkling lights, hanging their stockings by the fire with care, and leaving cookies and milk out for good ol' Saint Nick. But for those that find themselves on the naughty list Christmas can be a season of pure terror. Krampus is coming to town and he's armed with a bundle of ruten for swatting little legs and a big ol' sack for kidnapping kids and taking them straight to hell. Gruss Vom Krampus!
SOURCES
Who is Krampus? Explaining the horrific Christmas beast, National Geographic: https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/12/131217-krampus-christmas-santa-devil/
9 Facts About Krampus, St. Nick's Demonic Companion, Mental Floss: http://mentalfloss.com/article/71999/9-facts-about-krampus-st-nicks-demonic-companion
Santa’s Horned Helper: The Fearsome Legend of Krampus, Christmas Punisher, Ancient Origins: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/santa-s-horned-helper-fearsome-legend-krampus-christmas-punisher-004799
The Anti-Christmas Spirit of Krampus, Den of Geek: https://www.denofgeek.com/us/culture/krampus/242079/the-anti-christmas-spirit-of-krampus
A Krampus story: Austria's terrifying Christmas tradition, Atlanta Journal Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/news/world/krampus-story-austria-terrifying-christmas-tradition/EmLwnoDqgUdEIfKnQhvAxL/
Krampus: What is the Deal with Him?, Crooked Marquee: https://crookedmarquee.com/krampus-what-is-the-deal-with-him/
MOVIES
2015: Krampus: The Reckoning
2016: Krampus: The Devil Returns (sequel to Krampus: The Christmas Devil)
2016: Krampus Unleashed
