The Kallikantzaros

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Merry Xmas! For 100s of years, Christmas was a time of revelry and chaos, where social norms were actively cast aside. Today, the paper crowns we wear for Xmas dinner remind us of a time when we could all embrace this 'misrule' - the servants being served by the 'upper classes'.

#christmasfolklore

“An unlucky old woman allowed her fire to go out on New Year's Eve, and had to wait till one on the following day before any neighbour would give her a light.” Xmas folklore from 1860s Lancashire in the latest Tales From Antiquaria: talesfromantiquaria.com/episodes #christmasfolklore

Inktober 52 2025 - Week 50 - 'Villain'

IT BE CRIMMUS. So we must have the 'villain' of the season. But I don't see what's so bad; he just wants to beat and maybe eat naughty children; is that so bad?

#inktober #creature #monster #inktober52 #krampus #villain #christmas #christmasfolklore #yule

🎄✨ Christmas isn’t always cozy. Sometimes it’s witches, demons, porridge for 500 people, and fried chicken buckets.

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#christmasfolklore #weirdchristmas #christmastraditions❤️ #holidaystories🎄✨

Audio via Julyan Brynn on Canva Pro

Thrilled that my poem THE CHRISTMAS GOBLINS, inspired by Western Balkan folklore, is featured within the Christmas Special of the TICKETS TO SCARY-NESS ON THE POETRY EXPRESS. Thank you to the editors.👺❄️👺
#ChristmasFolklore
#ChristmasPoetry
#SpookyPoems
#ThePoetryExpress
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It’s December 12th and finally time to get into the festive spirit with my home country’s Christmas icon the Mari Lwyd aka the grey mare

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#marilwyd #wales #welsh #christmasfolklore #christmas #yule #spookywelshchristmashorse

You're a mean one, Herr Krampus - Fröhliche Krampusnacht, everybody 🎄👹⛓️🧒❄️😏 #HappyDrawlidays2025 #Krampus #Krampusnacht #HerrKrampus #cartoonreference #christmasdemon #christmasfolklore #characterdesign #charactermashup #creaturedesign

Mari Lwyd illustration.

Here she comes! She's on her way to drink your booze and eat your snacks! 🎄🍻🍰

#marilwyd #mythicalcreatures #christmascreatures #christmasfolklore #welshchristmas #Christmas

The Krampus Run KRAMPUS IS COMING! 🎄👹 Welcome to Austria, where the Christmas Markets are beautiful, but the holiday spirit has a dark side! Today on Show Me Your Trips, Scott  dives into "The Kraken Run"—a stunning, scary tradition where ancient folklore comes alive. Witness the terrifying Krampuslauf, where costumed demons crash the party to scare away the winter spirits (and maybe some misbehaving tourists!). This is a travel volume you have to experience to believe. What to be a part of the journey? Contact me Email: https://yahoo.com To record you own episode and collaborate. ALL OF OUR LINKS For Travel Quotes: https://nailedittravel.net/ Follow Us X: https://www.twitter.com/@showmeyourtrips

📣 New Podcast! "The Krampus Run" on @Spreaker #alpinetraditions #austriatravel #christmasfolklore #darktourism #fyp #krampuslauf #showmeyourtrips

Chibi Krampus wooden tree ornament.

Chibi Mari Lwyd wooden tree ornament.

Shop update! The Krampus and Mari Lwyd tree ornaments are back in the shop, along with some new festive earrings!

Check them out here:
Brittrankindesignornaments.

#krampus #marilwyd #mythicalcreatures #Christmas #Christmasfolklore #solstice #ornaments

#CaribbeanFolkloreMonth #CreoleHeritageMonth #ChristmasFolklore
Q: WHO DAT?
A: Papa Nwèl (Creole Islands)
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Goedoe Pa (Suriname)
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Yes, both are featured in Caribbean Legends
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Digital vector art of Krampus, the Christmas Devil and Santa/ Saint Nicholas' assistant. He is shown as a red skinned and black furred devil, with long curving horns in a sideview. He has a very happy smile, although it is bordered with lots of fangs and a long pointy red tongue. He as big eyes, round with a tiny red pupil, goat ear with a golden ring and is carrying a pannier on his back. He is holding a chain on his shoulder and birch rods in his left hand. The background is a snow plains in gradients of greyish blue, buth there is a christmas wreath behind Krampus, made of dark wood and a red ribbon, with branches pointing on the top, covered in snow.

And as promised yesterday, here is the 16th creature of the #SillyBestiary and second Christmas card of the pack, with the infamous Krampus !
To say my family was confused is a bit of an understatement.
#digitalart #vectorart #Krampus #Krampusnacht #Christmasfolklore

The possible pagan origins of Santa Claus youtu.be/Oos2Z4NIZAk?... #ChristmasFolklore #SantaClaus

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#podcast #yulecat #yule #yulecatiscoming #iceland #icelandlegends #icelandicchristmasfolklore #christmaslegends #christmasfolklore #folklore

The Dark Urban Legends to keep the kids in line over the holidays youtu.be/CjDDMvs9LVw?... #ChristmasFolklore

Useless Facts, Badly Drawn #161: The Yule Cat [Christmas repost].
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#xmas #christmas #solstice #solinvictus #yulecat #jolakotturinn #iceland #icelandicfolklore #christmasfolklore #yuletide #yule #monsters #mythology #funfacts #didyouknow #wtf #butwhytho #bizarre #uselessfactsbadlydrawn

For around 1400 years, Christmas was a time of extreme revelry and chaotic festivities; a time of ‘misrule’ in a world where social norms were suspended. Wearing our paper crowns for dinner is the closest we get today, but it is a truly ancient tradition! Merry Christmas!
#christmasfolklore #misrule

If your good you get Santa, but if your naughty you better fear the Krampus youtu.be/esLlQmFA3_8?... #Krampus #ChristmasFolklore

Scandinavian Mythical Creature Art by John Bauer. - Etsy This Digital Prints item is sold by OldCronePaganGifts. Ships from United States. Listed on Dec 3, 2024

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Grab a Thrift shop frame and print a digital download.
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A lesser known Christmas monster from Greece youtu.be/kYCjxLK_gkg?... #Kallikantzaros #ChristmasFolklore

Crom Dubh na Nollaig, Christmas and Islay Over the last few days I’ve seen a few posts, mainly on Facebook, about Crom Dubh na Nollaig, a mystical creature which was used to scare children on Islay to behave around Christmas. Usually…

Crom Dubh na Nollaig, "the Scottish Krampus."
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#CromDubhnaNollaig #IsleofIslay #Krampus #Scottishfolklore #Christmasfolklore #Folklore #Scotland #Scottishmyth #Christmasmyth #myth

There are so many Christmas traditions, this video will let you know what the origins of some of these are

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#ChristmasFolklore #Folklore

Fröhliche Krampusnacht! Trying something new by doing my own take on everybody's favorite holiday punisher of the naughty 🎄😈🐐💀⛓️😉 #HappyDrawlidays2024 #Krampus #Krampusnacht #HerrKrampus #christmasdemon #christmasfolklore #characterdesign #creaturedesign

The Icelandic Christmas witch youtu.be/CQa_8iiqWYU?... #Gryla #ChristmasFolklore

Fröhliche Krampusnacht! Here's a little something different inspired by some vintage holiday cards featuring a lady Krampus 🎄😈⛓️💥🖤😉

#HappyDrawlidays2023 #Krampus #Krampusnacht #FrauKrampus #christmasdemon #christmasfolklore #characterdesign #oldschool