As a Krampus parade prepares to take place in San Antonio on Dec. 5, a professor explains the origins and significance of Krampus, a half-goat, half-demon monster from German culture, traditionally associated with Saint Nicholas on Dec. 6.
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Krampus is a half-goat, half-demon-monster that originates from German culture. Dr. Heather Sullivan said it’s connected to Saint Nicholas. Dr. Sullivan said that Saint Nicholas would reward the good children with candy while Krampus joined him. Dr. Sullivan said the idea of the people dressing up as Krampus is to control the demonic character by facing it.
KRAMPUS ST. NICHOLAS GERMAN CULTURE SAN ANTONIO DECEMBER 6
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