Krampus

Proper noun

Meaning

Krampus (plural Krampuses)

A beast in the folklore of Alpine countries, said to punish misbehaving children during the Christmas season.

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Examples

But when the source of their power is stolen, a desperate Society turns to an usual source for help: the dreaded Krampus, child-punishing demon of holiday lore. Source: Internet

Here in Austria, on December the 5th, we celebrate "Krampus", a kind of horned demon or devil who once a year comes to town and snatches up the naughty children. Source: Internet

I see a direct line from Krampus to the Elf, don't you? Source: Internet

These mazes include American Horror Story, The Exorcist, Krampus, Freddy vs. Jason, The Purge, and so much more! Source: Internet

Now, Jolablot isn't horned and demonic-looking like Krampus, but he does seem to be more monster than man the way he's skewering people and using them as victims for some sort of sacrifice. Source: Internet

Images of a black-clad reaper or, worse yet, Santa’s evil counterpart Krampus, might come to mind. Source: Internet

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