Gruss vom Krampus!

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  1. Piobaire

    Piobaire Village Idiot

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    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

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    Now that's a BAD boy!
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    Krampus
    is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in Central and Eastern Alpine folklore who, during the Advent season, scares children who have misbehaved. Assisting Saint Nicholas, or Santa Claus, the pair visit children on the night of 5 December, with Saint Nicholas rewarding the well-behaved children with modest gifts such as oranges, dried fruit, walnuts and chocolate, while the badly behaved ones only receive punishment from Krampus with birch rods.[1]

    The origin of the figure is unclear; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated it as having pre-Christian origins.[2] In traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf (English: Krampus run), young men participate dressed as Krampus and attempt to scare the audience with their antics.[3] Such events occur annually in most Alpine towns.[4] Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten.

    The figure has been imported into American popular culture, and has appeared in movies, TV and video games. - Wikipedia
     
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    DrRainbow Ambassador of Love

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    I bet the mommies and the milfs in his area all sit on his lap at the mall and tell him what they want. I want to be just like him if and when I ever grow up.
     
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    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

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    You could go to Whitby, UK and join the crowd for their annual parade!
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    Piobaire Village Idiot

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    I sure could Zen mate but who will play God while I am away?
     

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