Christmas is a Christian festival, and most of us are familiar with the story behind it. But that doesn’t mean we all celebrate this merry day the same way. From a frightening witch to a vicious ...

Christmas is just around the corner, and the air is filled with festive cheer—jingle bells, twinkling lights, joyful music, chilly yet serene mornings, cosy nights, delicious treats like eggnog ...

Let’s remember that Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is a ghost story. Telling dark and scary tales for the holidays is a tradition that dates back to pagan times.

Krampus - whose name is taken from the German word for claw - shows up on 5 December, known as Krampusnacht. He beats children who are naughty and has even been known to kidnap them.

You'll want to avoid these 10 metal Christmas songs if you're looking to host a warm, cheerful gathering for your family this year. Nothing sends your loved ones right back out the front door than ...

Iceland’s Christmas cat isn’t the adorable kitty the internet loves. Instead Jólakötturinn will eat you if you don’t have new clothing to wear for Christmas. This stems from a less than gentle ...

We never thought we’d say this, but Christmas bars are turning us into Scrooges. When D.C. got its first holiday-themed pop-up bar, all the way back in 2015, the experience was so novel that ...

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.

In the spirit of the Christmas season, Night Creature Promotions is hosting Krampus Fest IV, featuring live music, at Hal’s Restaurant and Bar on Friday, Dec. 13. Krampus Fest, an event that ...

Krampus returns to Asbury Park, Skee-Ball, 'Muppet Christmas Carol' and more. What will you be doing this weekend ... Lincroft, $20 advance, $25 at the door; earthroomconcerts.org. Creative Arts ...