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Krampus, The Winter Demon

Name: Krampus, The Winter Demon
Uploaded: 2022-09-02T11:42:42.000Z
Duration: 6 min 3 s
Channel: Niina Niskanen
Description: Krampus, the winter demon is a character from central European folklore. According to some sources, Krampus was the servant of Germanic winter goddess Hulda. In folklore, Krampus is a half-man, half-goat and during the day of St Nicholas, he punishes those who have behaved badly and gives presents to those who have behaved well.

by Niina Niskanen

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4.9

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talks

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Meditation

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Everyone

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Krampus, the winter demon is a character from central European folklore. According to some sources, Krampus was the servant of Germanic winter goddess Hulda. In folklore, Krampus is a half-man, half-goat and during the day of St Nicholas, he punishes those who have behaved badly and gives presents to those who have behaved well.

Krampus Germanic Traditions Folklore Paganism Christianity Cultural Fusion Krampus Parades Seasonal Folklore Pagan Traditions Christian Influence Child Behavior Mythology

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