Krampus Book - by Miriam Pardeller

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The Story of Krampus

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In Österreich und im deutschsprachigen Raum, the demonic character is a crucial part of the holiday season. He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan.

You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines.

Who is krampus?

In Austria and across the German-speaking Alpine region, the demonic character is a crucial part of the holiday season. He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan. You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines.

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Tradition In Austria and across the German-speaking Alpine region, the demonic character is a crucial part of the holiday season. He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan. You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines. But you might also encounter a procession of Krampuses stalking through the town, laden with bells and chains, intimidating onlookers or whipping them with bundles of sticks.

In Austria and across the German-speaking Alpine region, the demonic character is a crucial part of the holiday season. He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan. You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines. But you might also encounter a procession of Krampuses stalking through the town, laden with bells and chains, intimidating onlookers or whipping them with bundles of sticks. In Austria and across the German-speaking Alpine region, the demonic character is a crucial part of the holiday season. He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan. You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines. But you might also encounter a procession of Krampuses stalking through the town, laden with bells .

Photo by Mattias Martini found on 500px.com A Krampus in front of a big fireplace.

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Es war einmal in Catholicism, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. His saints day falls in early December, which helped strengthen his association with the Yuletide season. Many European cultures not only welcomed the kindly man as a figure of generosity and benevolence to reward the good, but they also feared his menacing counterparts who punished the bad.

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Photo by Igor Lepilin found on unsplash.com Torchlight it´s being held by a Krampus.

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Once upon a time in Catholicism, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. His saints day falls in early December, which helped strengthen his association with the Yuletide season. Many European cultures not only welcomed the kindly man as a figure of generosity and benevolence to reward the good, but they also feared his menacing counterparts who punished the bad. Parts of Germany and Austria dread the beastly Krampus, while other Germanic regions have Belsnickle and Knecht Ruprecht, black-bearded men who carry switches to beat children. France has Hans Trapp and Père Fouettard. (Some of these helpers, such as Zwarte Piet in The Netherlands have attracted recent controversy.)Krampus‘s name is derived from the German word krampen, meaning claw, and is said to be the son of Hel in Norse mythology.

The legendary beast also shares characteristics with other scary, demonic creatures in Greek mythology, including satyrs and fauns.

The legend is part of a centuries-old Christmas tradition in Germany, where Christmas celebrations begin in early December. Krampus was created as a counterpart to kindly St. Nicholas, who rewarded children with sweets.

Krampus, in contrast, would swat „wicked“ children, stuff them in a sack, and take them away to his lair.According to folklore, Krampus purportedly shows up in towns the night of December 5, known as Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night. The next day, December 6, is Nikolaustag, or St. Nicholas Day, when children look outside their door to see if the shoe or boot they‘d left out the night before contains either presents (a reward for good behavior) or a rod (bad behavior). (For more on the history of St. Nicholas, see From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus.)

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A more modern take on the tradition in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic involves drunken men dressed as devils, who take over the streets for a Krampuslauf—a Krampus Run of sorts, when people are chased through the streets by the „devils.“Why scare children with a demonic, pagan monster? Maybe it‘s a way for humans to get in touch with their animalistic side. Such impulses may be about assuming „a dual personality,“ according to António Carneiro, who spoke to National Geographic magazine about revitalized pagan traditions. The person dressed as the beast „becomes mysterious,“ he said.

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Photo by Jure Batagelj found on 500px.com Krampus surrounded by fire

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Es war einmal in Catholicism, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. His saints day falls in early December, which helped strengthen his association with the Yuletide season. Many European cultures not only welcomed the kindly man as a figure of generosity and benevolence to reward the good, but they also feared his menacing counterparts who punished the bad.

Krampus is coming to town Once upon a time in Catholicism, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. His saints day falls in early December, which helped strengthen his association with the Yuletide season. Many European cultures not only welcomed the kindly man as a figure of generosity and benevolence to reward the good, but they also feared his menacing counterparts who punished the bad.

But Krampus has been well known in Alpine regions for centuries. While the Feast of St. Nicholas takes place on December 6, the evening before is Krampusnacht, when he comes to town. Krampus‘s frightening presence was suppressed for many years—the Catholic Church forbade the raucous celebrations, and fascists in World War II Europe found Krampus despicable because it was considered a creation of the Social Democrats. But Krampus has been having a resurgance over the past few years, thanks partly to a „bah, humbug“ attitude in pop culture, with people searching for ways to celebrate the yuletide season in non-traditional ways.

Photo by Davide Bon found on 500px.com Krampus with torchlight

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But Krampus has been well known in Alpine regions for centuries. While the Feast of St. Nicholas takes place on December 6, the evening before is Krampusnacht, when he comes to town. Krampus‘s frightening presence was suppressed for many years —the Catholic Church forbade the raucous celebrations, and fascists in World War II Europe found Krampus despicable because it was considered a creation of the Social Democrats.

But Krampus has been having a resurgance over the past few years, thanks partly to a „bah, humbug“ attitude in pop culture, with people searching for ways to celebrate the yuletide season in non-traditional ways. In the United States, people are embracing the dark side of Christmas with Krampus movies, special „Krampus“ television episodes. They‘re throwing Krampus parties, attending local Krampusnachts (in cities like Washington, D.C. and New Orleans), and running in Krampus-themed races. (Read „How Krampus, the Christmas ‘Devil,’ Became Cool.“) For its part, Austria is attempting to commercialize the harsh persona of Krampus by selling chocolates, figurines, and collectible horns. There are already complaints that Krampus is becoming too commercialized and losing his edge because of his newfound popularity.

Photo by Jure Batagelj found on 500px.com Krampus surrounded by fire and holding fire torches

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Photo by Jure Batagelj found on 500px.com Krampus surrounded by fire, holding fire torches and chains.

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Es war einmal in Catholicism, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. His saints day falls in early December, which helped strengthen his association with the Yuletide season. Many European cultures not only welcomed the kindly man as a figure of generosity and benevolence to reward the good, but they also feared his menacing counterparts who punished the bad.

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Did you ever hear the Story of Krampus?

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The legend is part of a centuries-old Christmas tradition in Germany, where Christmas celebrations begin in early December. Krampus was created as a counterpart to kindly St. Nicholas, who rewarded children with sweets. Krampus, in contrast, would swat „wicked“ children, stuff them in a sack, and take them away to his lair.

According to folklore, Krampus purportedly shows up in towns the night of December 5, known as Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night.

The next day, December 6, is Nikolaustag, or St. Nicholas Day, when children look outside their door to see if the shoe or boot they‘d left out the night before contains either presents or a rod. A more modern take on the tradition in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic involves drunken men dressed as devils, who take over the streets for a Krampuslauf—a Krampus Run of sorts, when people are chased through the streets by the „devils.“ Why scare children with a demonic, pagan monster? Maybe it‘s a way for humans to get in touch with their animalistic side. Such impulses may be about assuming „a dual personality,“ according to António Carneiro, who spoke to National Geographic magazine about revitalized pagan traditions. The person dressed as the beast „becomes mysterious,“ he said.

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Such impulses may be about assuming „a dual personality,“ according to António Carneiro, who spoke to National Geographic magazine about revitalized pagan traditions. The person dressed as the beast „becomes mysterious,“ he said.

The legend is part of a centuries-old Christmas tradition in Germany, where Christmas celebrations begin in early December.

Krampus was created as a counterpart to kindly St. Nicholas, who rewarded children with sweets. Krampus, in contrast, would swat „wicked“ children, stuff them in a sack, and take them away to his lair.According to folklore, Krampus purportedly shows up in towns the night of December 5, known as Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night. The next day, December 6, is Nikolaustag, or St. Nicholas Day, when children look outside their door to see if the shoe or boot they‘d left out the night before contains either presents or a rod. A more modern take on the tradition in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic involves drunken men dressed as devils, who take over the streets for a Krampuslauf—a Krampus Run of sorts, when people are chased through the streets by the „devils.“ Why scare children with a demonic, pagan monster? Maybe it‘s a way for humans to get in touch with their animalistic side. Such impulses may be about assuming „a dual personality,“ according to António Carneiro, who spoke to National Geographic magazine about revitalized pagan traditions. The person dressed as the beast „becomes mysterious,“ he said.

Krampus was created as a counterpart to kindly St. Nicholas, who rewarded children with sweets. Krampus, in contrast, would swat „wicked“ children, stuff them in a sack, and take them away to his lair.According to folklore, Krampus purportedly shows up in towns the night of December 5, known as Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night. The next day, December 6, is Nikolaustag, or St.

Krampus was created as a counterpart to kindly St. Nicholas, who rewarded children with sweets.

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Krampus, in contrast, would swat „wicked“ children, stuff them in a sack, and take them away to his lair.According to folklore, Krampus purportedly shows up in towns the night of December 5, known as Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night.

The next day, December 6, is Nikolaustag, or St. Nicholas Day, when children look outside their door to see if the shoe or boot they‘d left out the night before contains either presents or a rod.

A more modern take on the tradition in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic involves drunken men dressed as devils, who take over the streets for a Krampuslauf—a Krampus Run of sorts, when people are chased through the streets by the „devils.“ Why scare children with a demonic, pagan monster? Maybe it‘s a way for humans to get in touch with their animalistic side. Such impulses may be about assuming „a dual personality,“ according to António Carneiro, who spoke to National Geographic magazine about revitalized pagan traditions. The person dressed as the beast „becomes mysterious,“ he said. Krampus was created as a counterpart to kindly St. Nicholas, who rewarded children with

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If you survive, you might get presents.

Beware the Krampus! The word Krampus means „claw,“ and certain Alpine villages have big parties featuring this scary clawed incubus who hangs around with Santa Claus. The Krampus costume also includes sheepskin, horns, and a switch that the incubus uses to swat children and unsuspecting young ladies.

The Krampus‘ job is to punish those who have been bad, while Santa rewards the people on his „nice“ list. There‘s been a resurgence in interest in Krampus over the past century or so, but it seems as though the custom goes back hundreds of years. Although the exact roots of Krampus aren‘t known, anthropologists generally agree that the legend probably derives from some sort of early horned god, who was then assimilated into the Christian devil figure. During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, masked devils began appearing in church plays during traditional winter celebrations. These events, which often had some fairly comedic and ludicrous elements to them, became part of the pre-Christmas fun that takes place each year. Now, it seems that Krampus has taken on a life of his own–there are Krampus cards and ornaments, books and graphic novels, and even a feature film. Krampus has actually become a pop culture mainstay, which is a bit odd, if you think about it.

Photo by Ryan Cryar found on unsplash.com Fire spitting man at a Krampuslauf are also common.

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Photographed by Miriam Pardeller Krampus at the Krampuslauf by Schuffatuifl in South Tyrol.

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Where can you find them?

In Austria and across the German-speaking Alpine region, the demonic character is a crucial part of the holiday season. He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan. You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines. But you might also encounter a procession of Krampuses stalking through the town, laden with bells and chains, intimidating onlookers or whipping them with bundles of sticks.

In Austria and across the German-speaking Alpine region, the demonic character is a crucial part of the holiday season. He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan. You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines. But you might also encounter a procession of Krampuses stalking through the town, laden with bells and chains, intimidating onlookers or whipping them with bundles of sticks.

He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan. You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines.

But you might also encounter a procession of Krampuses stalking through the town, laden with bells and chains, intimidating onlookers or whipping them with bundles of sticks. In Austria and across the German-speaking Alpine region, the demonic character is a crucial part of the holiday season.

He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan. You might see him posed harmlessly on a greeting card or reproduced in chocolates or figurines.

But you might also encounter a procession of Krampuses stalking through the town, laden with bells and chains, intimidating onlookers or whipping them with bundles of sticks. He’s a devilish figure, with long horns and a goaty beard, much like typical portrayals of Satan.

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Beware the Krampus!

Beware the Krampus! The word Krampus means „claw,“ and certain Alpine villages have big parties featuring this scary clawed incubus who hangs around with Santa Claus. The Krampus costume also includes sheepskin, horns, and a switch that the incubus uses to swat children and unsuspecting young ladies. The Krampus‘ job is to punish those who have been bad, while Santa rewards the people on his „nice“ list. There‘s been a resurgence in interest in Krampus over the past century or so, but it seems as though the custom goes back hundreds of years. Although the exact roots of Krampus aren‘t known, anthropologists generally agree that the legend probably derives from some sort of early horned god, who was then assimilated into the Christian devil figure.

Photographed by Miriam Pardeller Krampus at the Krampuslauf by Schuffatuifl in South Tyrol.

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Es war einmal in Catholicism, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. His saints day falls in early December, which helped strengthen his association with the Yuletide season. Many European cultures not only welcomed the kindly man as a figure of generosity and benevolence to reward the good, but they also feared his menacing counterparts who punished the bad.

Mask sculptor Once upon a time in Catholicism, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. His saints day falls in early December, which helped strengthen his association with the Yuletide season. Many European cultures not only welcomed the kindly man as a figure of generosity and benevolence to reward the good, but they also feared his menacing counterparts who punished the bad.

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Mask sculptors work Was wäre der Krampus ohne seine hässliches Gesicht? Eine alte Sage besagt, dass es in jeder Generation einen Auserwählten gibt dessen Aufgabe es ist den Krampussen ein Gesicht zu geben. Jede Maske ist ein handgefertigtes Einzelstück und individuell gestaltet. Was wäre der Krampus ohne seine hässliches Gesicht? Eine alte Sage besagt, dass es in jeder Generation einen Auserwählten gibt dessen Aufgabe es ist den Krampussen ein Gesicht zu geben. Jede Maske ist ein handgefertigtes Einzelstück und individuell gestaltet. Was wäre der Krampus ohne seine hässliches Gesicht? Eine alte Sage besagt, dass es in jeder Generation einen Auserwählten gibt dessen Aufgabe es ist den Krampussen ein Gesicht zu geben. Jede Maske ist ein handgefertigtes Einzelstück und individuell gestaltet. Was wäre der Krampus ohne seine hässliches Gesicht? Eine alte Sage besagt, dass es in jeder Generation einen Auserwählten gibt dessen Aufgabe es ist den Krampussen ein Gesicht zu geben. Jede Maske ist ein handgefertigtes Einzelstück und individuell gestaltet. Was wäre der Krampus ohne seine hässliches Gesicht? Eine alte Sage besagt, dass es in jeder Generation einen Auserwählten gibt dessen Aufgabe es ist den Krampussen ein Gesicht zu geben. Jede Maske ist ein handgefertigtes Einzelstück und individuell gestaltet.

Photo by Miriam Pardeller That´s a Krampus mask not fully coloured, as the most masks are.

Here you can see better the work.

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CREDITS Free University of Bolzano - Bozen Faculty of Design and Art Bachelor in Design and Art - Major in Design WUP 18/19 | 1st semester foundation course Project Modul: Editorial Design Design by: Miriam Pardeller Book | Krampus Supervision: Project leader Prof. Antonino Benincasa Project assistants Maximilian Boiger, Gian Marco Favretto Photography: Andreas Holzner, Divide Bon, Igor Leilin, Jure Batagelj, Matthias Martini, Miriam Pardeller, Ryan Cryar.

Paper: Gardamatt ART 150 gr.

Curious Skin Black 150 gr.

Fonts: Arno Pro Fututra Bold BigNoodleTitling Printed: Bozen-Bolzano, January 2019 Inside pages – Digital Print | Canon Cover – UV-Serigprahy

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