Krampus is rumored to punish children who have been naughty on the evening of Dec. 5, also known as Krampusnacht, by whipping them, eating them or dragging them to hell.

Though the legend of Perchta dates back centuries, she is still celebrated in parts of Germany and Austria today, like at Salzburg's annual Krampus and Perchten Parades, where masked marauders ...

The Krampus legend stretches back centuries, rooted in pre-Christian Alpine folklore. In these ancient rituals, Krampus was believed to be a companion of the Alpine goddess Perchta, serving as a ...

Krampus is rumored to punish children who have been naughty on the evening of Dec. 5, also known as Krampusnacht, by whipping them, eating them or dragging them to hell.

It’d be shocking in any movie, especially a PG-13 horror comedy. No cute points for Der Klown. None. Absolutely not. Perchta Perchta comes for Toni Collette and that’s simply inexcusable.

This non-Krampus movie is at least a sort-of accurate version of the Frau Perchta legend and sees a town terrorized by a curse that was put on them by a woman (maybe) wrongly accused of stealing ...

Each Krampus suit can cost up to $3,000, he said. Perhaps that's why the Krampus crew is increasingly sought after to make appearances and be available for photo shoots.