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!
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