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Unhappy Holidays

Krampus

Rising from the underworld on 5 December is Krampus, the cloven-hoofed demon spawn of Hel, daughter of Loki. Across Germany and Austria he stalks the streets, whipping bad children with bundles of birch sticks. If you have been particularly naughty, he will pop you into his

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