Merry Krampus! Today we'll be discussing the origins of the infamous Krampus character that follows alongside jolly ol' Saint Nick during Christmas time. We venture into his place and time of origin, what he's known for, and even some fellow companions he and Chris Kringle have. Hope you enjoy it!

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Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus

https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/131217-krampus-christmas-santa-devil

https://www.byerschoice.com/christmas-traditions/krampus

https://allthatsinteresting.com/krampus

https://www.thehagueinternationalcentre.nl/news/2018-12/sinterklaas-vs-santa-claus#:~:text=The%20original%20Saint%20Nicholas%20(Sinterklaas,the%20patron%20saint%20for%20children.&text=A%20made%2Dup%20character%20based,Dutch%20colonisation%20of%20the%20Americas.

https://www.expatica.com/nl/lifestyle/holidays/sinterklaas-100660/#:~:text=Find%20out%20more-,Sinterklaas%3A%20a%20Dutch%20tradition,everyone%20loves%20him%20so%20much.

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-christmas-in-december#:~:text=The%20Roman%20Christian%20historian%20Sextus,in%20a%20December%2025%20birth.

https://www.wate.com/news/why-is-christmas-celebrated-on-december-25/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20real%20reason%20for%20the,his%20birth%20nine%20months%20later.%E2%80%9D

https://screenrant.com/horror-krampus-christmas-every-movie-ranked/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companions_of_Saint_Nicholas

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/krampus-son-hel-ancient-origins-christmas-devil-007627