I know, I know. He’s horrifying, isn’t he? I became familiar with Krampus when I lived in Germany. He accompanies St. Nicholas when he visits homes to let kids know who has been naughty and nice in early December. That gives kids a chance to change their ways before Christmas morning. When our kids were small, we ignored Krampus because he’s well…so dark. He frightens small children. While St. Nicholas leaves little gifts in shoes with coal or gold-wrapped chocolate to indicate whether a kid has been naughty or nice, Krampus delivers birch rods to naughty kids. And sometimes, he kidnaps them to scare them into being good. (In some stories, he eats them!)
We like to acknowledge Krampus, and maybe watch the movie for fun, but we always put emphasis on St. Nicholas Day, which is tomorrow. We’ll be leaving shoes out tonight!
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For a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card, do you think Krampusnacht will catch on here? LOL. Have fun with it.
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Just my opinion, but if it hasn’t happened by now it will not happen here. Although there are several adults I would love to send him to visit.
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Don’t think so. I do like the St Nicholas tradition much better.
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Not really
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Probably not but it would be fun if it did.
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I think if it was going to it would have already by now. although I have been seeing a few Krampus characters in the m/m book I read. In those he’s portrayed not as a horror or kidnapper but as a necessary part of the season.
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Um maybe? Not sure if it’s a big a thing here in the states as elsewhere
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People are trying it here in Chicago. Wonder if it will be popular in a year or two.
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No, but never say never.
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I don’t think it will ever catch on but I don’t think it is any worse than that damn elf on a shelf. that elf really creeps me out.
some children need to know about Krampus , because some are terrible.
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I don’t think it will catch on nationwide. I think there are some areas where it could be part of the schtick for some towns.
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I’ve seen a few things abut Krampus & I think there was a movie(?) but I don’t think it will be very popular.
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No, to krampus. Yes to Sinterklaas.
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I do not think so. He has been around a bit and has not caught on, but who knows?
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no