lolbatty:

thatgaymerguy:

agentmlovestacos:

I hope you were good this year. If not, Krampus will come and terrorize you. I like to think that Krampus is with us all December long. 

via livingthescilife:

wallacegardens:

Krampus, A Christmas Legend

Krampus Day is associated with Christmas and is a part of Hungarian and Austrian folklore. “Krampus” is from the Germanic word “krampen” which means “claw.” According to legend, Krampus is a demon who travels with St. Nicholas on Christmas Eve, and while Santa delivers presents to the good little children, the cruel Krampus terrorizes bad children with his fearsome presence. Illustrations of Krampus often depict him with a basket on his back (presumably to haul naughty children back to his lair), and a willow branch for swatting.

December 5th is Krampus Day throughout much of Europe, and on the days surrounding Krampus Day, young men dress up in costume and roam the streets in chains, jangling loud, rusty bells, waving willow branches, and frightening children into good behavior before the arrival of St. Nicholas.  

So move over, Mr. Scrooge: there’s another ghostly tale in town for Christmas. 

For the naughty one in your life.

Reblogging for Sheiswolf…here comes Krampus here comes Krampus…..

Here’s something I can get behind. 

hahaha I´m from austria and it´s really very popular here. the boys in the villages dress up as krampus and hunt the girls lol. I remember this time well, so much fun :D. but there are also big events with extravagant costumes :o.

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    This is, apparently,...Christmas. An interesting European legend
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    Ha ha my German teacher told us about this before we went on break… Germany has a very dark Christmas.
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    hahaha I´m from austria and it´s really very popular here. the boys in the villages dress up as krampus and hunt the...
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    I can work with this.
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    Here’s something I can get behind.
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