Special guests at the event included Santa, St. Nick and Krampus, a traditional German Christmas monster who’s name derives from “Krampen,” the German word for “claw.” ...

More than 40,000 people visited On Broadway Inc.'s German-style holiday street market last year. It returns Friday with all kinds of festive new fun.

Community members can shop, dine and take photos with Santa and Krampus at the fifth annual Hudson Christkindlmarkt Dec. 8-10 at the Clocktower Green.

St. Nick brings the gifts, and Krampus brings the pain. Here are some things you might not have known about Santa'’s demonic companion.. Krampus is a Christmas demon. December 5 belongs to Krampus.

The evening also includes photos with Santa, reindeer, carriage rides, cookie decorating, letter writing to Santa and s’mores making. Saturday: German Day. The New Glarus Alphorns perform.

Krampus is a mythical goat-man, rooted in our pagan past, who has been part for the German Christmas tradition for centuries. Only in the past couple of decades has he made his way to America.

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.

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Krampus, described as “the antithesis of Santa,” will be at an event hosted by an Elk Grove small business this weekend.

Head to Hollerbach’s website to find more info.. KISSIMMEE. Krampus Con. When: Various events from Dec. 5 through Dec. 21 Where: Krush Brau Park and Biergarten, 2198 Four Winds Blvd. What: Krush ...

More than 40,000 people visited On Broadway Inc.'s German-style holiday street market last year. It returns Friday with all kinds of festive new fun.