Krampus The Origin of This Terrifying Anti-Santa
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Date: 2022-12-29
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Stefan
Love the history of the Krampus. Most people I know( in Austria ) pronounce his name as Grumm-Puss. And he is a character for sure. Mom and dad used to enact outrageous plans to scare me and my brothers. It was even more fun when the neighbors joined in. You could be sure we were grateful to see St. Nicholas the next evening. And then three weeks later, Christmas. Childhood memories are so sweet. (and terrifying)
From Wien.
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Love the history of the Krampus. Most people I know( in Austria ) pronounce his name as Grumm-Puss. And he is a character for sure. Mom and dad used to enact outrageous plans to scare me and my brothers. It was even more fun when the neighbors joined in. You could be sure we were grateful to see St. Nicholas the next evening. And then three weeks later, Christmas. Childhood memories are so sweet. (and terrifying)
From Wien.
Peace.
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Mr.
At least better than the rest of Germany and Holland: Usually Saint Nikolaus is depicted with his helper, Knecht Ruprecht (Zwarter Piet in Holland, who is black man beating naughty children with branches. He is usually played by a blackfaced man (people dressed as Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht usually visit kindergartens and elementary schools on 6th december.
They tried banning this character in Holland, because it may be offensive.
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At least better than the rest of Germany and Holland: Usually Saint Nikolaus is depicted with his helper, Knecht Ruprecht (Zwarter Piet in Holland, who is black man beating naughty children with branches. He is usually played by a blackfaced man (people dressed as Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht usually visit kindergartens and elementary schools on 6th december.
They tried banning this character in Holland, because it may be offensive.
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education
Santa is a rat. He makes a list, checks it twice, he finds out who's naughty and nice. But then he turns the naughty list over to Krampus so he can have his sadistic fun. I wonder how much Santa gets for that information? Santa is magical so he is pretty invulnerable. But he has to be getting paid off somehow - the stooly.
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Santa is a rat. He makes a list, checks it twice, he finds out who's naughty and nice. But then he turns the naughty list over to Krampus so he can have his sadistic fun. I wonder how much Santa gets for that information? Santa is magical so he is pretty invulnerable. But he has to be getting paid off somehow - the stooly.
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Kathi
Well if you are from austria like I am this is absolutely normal. Going to the Krampusumzug is fun in my town. A few of my friends even dress up as a Krampus and beat people with wooden sticks.
But in some parts of austria it is also called Perchten instead of Krampus.
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Well if you are from austria like I am this is absolutely normal. Going to the Krampusumzug is fun in my town. A few of my friends even dress up as a Krampus and beat people with wooden sticks.
But in some parts of austria it is also called Perchten instead of Krampus.
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mikatu
you forgot to mention that every year children in those countries end up in the hospital because Krampus beat the shit out of them, for example last year in Germany there were several cases on the news. And, Krampus doesn't leave behind birch but a stone of coal.
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you forgot to mention that every year children in those countries end up in the hospital because Krampus beat the shit out of them, for example last year in Germany there were several cases on the news. And, Krampus doesn't leave behind birch but a stone of coal.
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Potassium
No. Where Krampus exist, Santa doesent. We have Christkindl here, so no Santa.
Also we dont wake Up and see the Stuff, Krampus comes at night, so we see the presents at the same night. Sometimes Krampus even visits, that being disguised parents.
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No. Where Krampus exist, Santa doesent. We have Christkindl here, so no Santa.
Also we dont wake Up and see the Stuff, Krampus comes at night, so we see the presents at the same night. Sometimes Krampus even visits, that being disguised parents.
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Bullminator
I may point 1 thing here. Krampus and santa are not related. Santa was made way way later. (by coca cola add)
It was the saint that was kinda a santa for europe.
Also people were using those chains on windows to scare children at night.
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I may point 1 thing here. Krampus and santa are not related. Santa was made way way later. (by coca cola add)
It was the saint that was kinda a santa for europe.
Also people were using those chains on windows to scare children at night.
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Doctor
Kampus is getting more and more popular where as SinterKlaas other helper Zwarte Piet is less and less welkom by more and more people here in nederland and why! because he is black! that's why!
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Kampus is getting more and more popular where as SinterKlaas other helper Zwarte Piet is less and less welkom by more and more people here in nederland and why! because he is black! that's why!
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Anthony
I have just the thing to deal with Krampus. A double barreled shotgun loaded with shells filled with petrified, desiccated peanuts extracted from excrement. BOOM BOOM!
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I have just the thing to deal with Krampus. A double barreled shotgun loaded with shells filled with petrified, desiccated peanuts extracted from excrement. BOOM BOOM!
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PrettyMoonLady
Some parent with some shitty kid basically came up with his story to try to get them to behave. Parenting has been hard since the beginning of time xD
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Some parent with some shitty kid basically came up with his story to try to get them to behave. Parenting has been hard since the beginning of time xD
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Dylan
Amazing video, for the most part it is very well done. Only minor issue is St. Nikolaus day is the 6th of december. Krampus does come the night before though.
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Amazing video, for the most part it is very well done. Only minor issue is St. Nikolaus day is the 6th of december. Krampus does come the night before though.
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QuarterCoin
Have you noticed this was the first video where the narrator thats in most of the videos is now present? What happened to the old narrator?
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Have you noticed this was the first video where the narrator thats in most of the videos is now present? What happened to the old narrator?
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Cordelia
My mother refuses to believe this legend exists and claims I made it up or its not really well known. Thats deliberate ignorance for you.
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My mother refuses to believe this legend exists and claims I made it up or its not really well known. Thats deliberate ignorance for you.
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Pebbles
I'm from germany and i can tell you they never did those krampus Festivals here in Bavaria they only tell you about it as far as i know
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I'm from germany and i can tell you they never did those krampus Festivals here in Bavaria they only tell you about it as far as i know
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Minka99
We were forced as kids to go to those Krampus Walks in Austria and tbh it still haunts me and my sisters till this day and Im 20 now
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We were forced as kids to go to those Krampus Walks in Austria and tbh it still haunts me and my sisters till this day and Im 20 now
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Tia
Why the heck would anyone make something like this up for Christmas! That's just too creepy and cruel, even for disciplining kids!
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Why the heck would anyone make something like this up for Christmas! That's just too creepy and cruel, even for disciplining kids!
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100
Regular show Christmas they tell stories about a park employee being bad and tells wife tails of krumpus and proves to be real.
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Regular show Christmas they tell stories about a park employee being bad and tells wife tails of krumpus and proves to be real.
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nick
billy if you don't stop jumping on the couch krampus is gonna come and drag you down to hell and hit you with sticks!
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billy if you don't stop jumping on the couch krampus is gonna come and drag you down to hell and hit you with sticks!
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Sarah
This is the 70 comment rip
In order to let 69 comments rest I shall leave with
WHIP ME DADDY KRAMPUS WHIP ME
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This is the 70 comment rip
In order to let 69 comments rest I shall leave with
WHIP ME DADDY KRAMPUS WHIP ME
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Lady
My husband and I are going to start celebrating Krampusnaught (sp. I mean we dont have kids, but who cares?
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My husband and I are going to start celebrating Krampusnaught (sp. I mean we dont have kids, but who cares?
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