Krampus is so insanely scary that he was actually banned a few times — alternatively by the Catholic Church and the Austrian government, and later during WWII for allegedly being a product of ...

During the 19th century, there was a revival of interest in folklore and mystical figures, and Krampus became popular again, especially in countries like Austria and Germany. Today, Krampus is a ...

Linz, Austria - December 06 ... One individual dressed as Krampus is seen playfully approaching onlookers and lightly tapping their legs with a whip, a traditional gesture meant to "drive the ...