Move over, Santa Claus and the Elf on a Shelf, there’s a different and more sinister-looking Christmas icon taking over the streets of a Michigan town this weekend.
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What or Who is a Krampus?
Have you ever heard of Krampus? While he’s been a part of holiday traditions in Europe for centuries, he didn’t really gain popularity in America until recent years. Krampus is, essentially, the bad cop to Santa’s good cop. Santa rewards the good children, while the purpose of the Krampus is to punish the naughty ones.
And, well, he’s kind of terrifying…
Krampusnacht Returns to Lansing December 6 With a Parade and More!
But even terrifying creatures deserve love, and that’s why things like the upcoming Krampusnacht (Krampus Night) in Lansing’s Old Town exist!…