While depictions of Krampus vary, costumes usually have “bells, shaggy pelts, curved horns and terrifying masks,” according to Salzburg’s Tourism Department.

While depictions of Krampus vary, costumes usually have “bells, shaggy pelts, curved horns and terrifying masks,” according to Salzburg’s Tourism Department.

While depictions of Krampus vary, costumes usually have “bells, shaggy pelts, curved horns and terrifying masks,” according to Salzburg’s Tourism Department.

This half-goat, half-demon creature ... People see it as a way to sell costumes and masks, Krampus-shaped chocolates, or other collectibles. It’s almost like a new superhero (or rather, ...

Krampus (pronounced KROMP-oos) is a cross between a goat and a human figure who traveled with Saint Nicholas — the early Christian bishop, sometimes referred to as Sankt Nikolaus, from what is ...

Half-goat. Half-demon. This mythical beast was born from a centuries-old German tradition to whip naughty children into being nice. Krampusse walk through the streets of Goričane, Slovenia at the ...

That mask and costume have now been seen by thousands more people than during that initial stroll through town, as Morley's Americanized "Krampus Nacht" event in Bremerton has grown from 150 ...

Krampus, a half goat - half demon creature from European Christmas folklore, ... They wore animal skins, wooden masks, bells and sticks, the site said. Krampusnacht Lansing takes over Old Town.

A participant wearing a traditional Krampus costume and a mask performs during a Krampus run in Hollabrunn, Austria, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Gruber) ...

Krampus is a half-goat, half-demon-monster that originates from German culture. Dr. Heather Sullivan said it’s connected to Saint Nicholas.

While depictions of Krampus vary, costumes usually have “bells, shaggy pelts, curved horns and terrifying masks,” according to Salzburg’s Tourism Department.