Santa Claus and St. Nicholas are figures who have long been associated with Christmas. But in recent decades, a darker figure has arisen among American Christmas traditions. Krampus, a fabled ...

According to folklore, Krampus supposedly accompanies Saint Nicholas on visits to children during the night of Dec. 5, on the ...

From a Northern Liberties parade to Krampus photo ops, Philly’s holiday season is trading forced cheer for folklore, horns, ...

Krampus is a highly underrated holiday horror film, and while it's somewhat forgotten, its practical effects remain unmatched ...

Krampus is a centuries-old, European folklore character, but his more recent popularity in the U.S. is thanks to a ...

The Ohio Krampus Society is based out of Kent, Ohio, and raises awareness of the beast from European folklore.

The Yule Lads are 13 mischievous boys, each with a distinct name and description, who cause mayhem in the 13 days leading up ...

In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to ...

Louisville Krampus Celebration founder Steve Vessell shares the folklore behind Krampus, how the tradition took hold in Louisville, and what continues to draw people to the community surrounding this ...

For Christmas season this year, I chose to focus on Krampus, who is sort of the antithesis of Santa Claus,” said Alexandra Cox, registrar/curator for the Clarke Museum, 240 E St., Eureka. “So, ...

Starring Toni Collette, Adam Scott, and more, this Chritsmas horror film from 2015 deserves reevaluation after a decade.