CBS-Chicago Sun, December 15, 2024 at 12:45 AM UTC You might see a lot of photos of pets with Santa Claus during the holidays, but you probably won't see a lot of them posing with Krampus.

According to the legend, Krampus is Santa’s evil counterpart who comes out on “Krampusnacht” which falls on Dec. 5. The old tales say he gives bad kids coal and chases them with sticks.

The Fargo brewery is turning to a bit of ancient Alpine folklore that’s gaining interest by hosting Krampus Night. Krampus (pronounced KROMP-oos) is a cross between a goat and a human figure who ...

In addition to the Icelandic ogress Grýla, the half-goat/half-demon Krampus (Kristofer Hivju) figures prominently in the story. But Kasdan gives Krampus a subversive spin (and a surprising ...