Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure, in Alpine folklore, who during the Christmas season scares children who have misbehaved, assisting Saint Nicholas. The pair visit children on the night of the 5th December, and Saint Nicholas rewards the well-behaved children with modest gifts such as oranges, dried fruit, walnuts and chocolate whilst the badly behaved ones only receive punishment with birch rods. The origin of the figure is unclear; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated it as having pre-Christian origins. In traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf, young men participate dressed as Krampus and attempt to scare the audience with their antics. Such events occur annually in most Alpine towns. Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten. Since 2013, the character has become better known globally, having been portrayed in Hollywood horror films.
About Krampus
A demon terrorizes a family during Christmas time. The film is based on the character from Austro-Bavarian folklore.
Achievement of Krampus
A graphic novel titled, Krampus: Shadow of Saint Nicholas, was created to promote the film. The film grossed over $61 million worldwide.
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