Krampus, of course, is Santa’s evil twin, and travels with Santa to punish naughty boys and girls while Santa hands out gifts to the good children.
Never heard of Krampus? Neither had I until about ten minutes ago. Apparently he’s a tradition in some Alpine communities. Recently some of the denizens of these mountain towns have decided that Krampusnacht is the perfect time for heavy drinking and dressing up like Krampus.
Check out for a short history and some spectacular Krampus costumes. St. Nicholas Day is this Saturday, which makes Friday night Krampusnacht. I think Tampa should embrace Krampusnacht as its own, and follow it up with a little .
“Both Santa Klaus and Krampus are descended from these old myths – the yin and yang of the winter period. Krampus is Santa’s ‘evil twin’ and although the still has the ability to put fear in to hearts, there have been attempts to make him a little more friendly to modern city dwellers…”
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