If you guys thought the Krampus was awesome, check out France's answer to Santa's Grisly Little Helper, Père Fouettard--the WHIPPING FATHER. Yes, folks--the Europeans once again outclass us Americans with the legend of a butcher who murders a group of wealthy kids in order to steal their riches. After repenting to St. Nicholas, he's forced into servitude to the Christmastime gift-giver. Over time, he's become the punishing counterpart to kindly St. Nick, doling out horsewhippings to misbehaving kids.
So, in case you needed more influence over your kids this holiday season and they're not persuaded by the threat of a demonic flogging, make sure they're aware of the fact that there's a potentially cannibalistic child-murderer following Santa who is just itching to get a piece of the punishment action.
Oh, and if you think this sounds like a great idea for a horror movie, so did somebody else! Here's the website for "Krampus: the Movie." Looks like it's yet to get a distribution deal, but my interest is certainly piqued.
To round things out, here's a Krampusrun in Graz, Austria:
So, in case you needed more influence over your kids this holiday season and they're not persuaded by the threat of a demonic flogging, make sure they're aware of the fact that there's a potentially cannibalistic child-murderer following Santa who is just itching to get a piece of the punishment action.
Oh, and if you think this sounds like a great idea for a horror movie, so did somebody else! Here's the website for "Krampus: the Movie." Looks like it's yet to get a distribution deal, but my interest is certainly piqued.
To round things out, here's a Krampusrun in Graz, Austria:
6 comments:
Hey Kate! Wow. I'm always fascinated by the characters that play a part in European folklore. There are some really vicious ones out there. Thanks for sharing this with us.
You're welcome, Keith! I love the frequently dark and ghoulish origins of what have developed into fluffy holiday traditions. Crazy stuff!
GREAT Krampus video!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Now, since you've shown me your Krampus, I'll show you mine! (Not Work Safe - adult content).
GREAT Krampus video!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Now, since you've shown me your Krampus, I'll show you mine! (Not Work Safe - adult content).
GREAT Krampus video!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Now, since you've shown me your Krampus, I'll show you mine! (Not Work Safe - adult content).
OMG Angela--KRAMPUSPORN!!!! Thank you for sharing! That is so astonishingly on-topic it's ridiculous. Merry Christmas to all ;)
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