If Santa Claus is the good cop of Christmas, then Krampus is the bad one: a creature from European folklore who scares ...

During Fayetteville's "Lights of the Ozarks" parade, Pinpoint owner Bo Counts opted to display a traditional holiday character, but it wasn't quite Santa.

Americans have adopted Krampus in holiday traditions in recent decades, but experts say the legend's origins are often ...

While many people kick off the Christmas season by decking the halls, people in Austria have a more sinister way of getting ...

Before there was Santa Claus there was Krampus, St. Nick’s pre-Christian, hirsute and horned counterpart. Krampus scampered ...

The horned, demonic figure of Krampus is no longer just Alpine folklore. Discover why Krampusnacht parades and parties are ...

While Santa Claus’ dark counterpart was born centuries ago in Europe, Krampus’ recent explosion in the U.S. is all thanks to ...

This is the time of year when many are visiting winter wonderlands and getting their pictures with Santa.At Caufield's this weekend, you'll have the chance to get your picture with another Christmas ...

Scareview in St. Albans is adding a dose of fear to the season with its returning Krampus-themed haunted event. Inspired by ...

For centuries, winter has been a time for scary stories as people gave form to their fears of the dark. From Gryla in Iceland to the Kallikantzari in Greece, many of the stories seem to be intended as ...

When Christmas cheer curdles into something deliciously dark, there’s only one place to be The Krampus Cabaret! That’s right, ...