Tonight is Krampus Night. The night wicked children (I’m hoping of all ages) receive their comeuppance from St. Nicholas’ shadowy helper. If ever the wicked could use a good thrashing, it’s this year.

December 5 is the one day I get to wear this baby, unless I’m feeling unusually contrarian on Christmas. Peace on earth, but down below… well, you know.

“A Krampus Carol” (incorporating a stop motion Krampus!)

Family-friendly segment on the Krampus Renaissance in Bavaria, produced by The New York Times

A real, old-fashioned Krampuslauf

Pretty good Krampus carol (full text when you click on “show more”)

Here comes Krampus

Nicholas and Krampus play “good cop/bad cop” with Tobias

Small child cowers behind door at 1:25

Academy Award-winner Christoph Waltz explains Krampus to Jimmy Fallon

The commercialization of Krampus

A Krampus carol, inspired by John Williams!

Happy holidays!