![]() ![]() “Twelve enthralling tales that turn the lights out on Christmas, and dance with folklore in the dark. Twelve stories with twelve takes on Santa's less savoury companion, this collection is sure to become a new holiday tradition." " Krampusnacht cuts through the cloying sweetness of typical Christmas stories to reveal their dark chewy centre. This anthology asks and answers where Krampus came from, who would be his wife, and who makes his gear, while also questioning the true nature of evil. " Krampus is a scary, woody, complicated, and mythical malicious presence we need more of.especially in a time of year when the nights are long, dark, and cold. ![]() This is a must-read for the upcoming holiday season." What makes it even better is that he has Santa’s blessing. I like that he is about justice, not just doing harm for the sake of evil. On this day, or the preceding evening, the saint makes his appearance (in traditional bishop’s robes and mitre. Nicholas and his visits to children on St. I really enjoyed all these tales, and it was a great introduction to Krampus for me. Krampus, or the Krampus, (the name is both a proper and common noun) is a figure of European folklore associated with St. The writers also tell us their inspiration for each story which helps put us in the right frame of mind. Monte Beauchamp, Krampus: The Devil of Christmas “A kaleidoscope of Krampus tales featuring enjoyable twists and turns. ![]() He Sees You When He's Creepin': Tales of Krampus ![]()
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