Vintage krampus

The 2004 book Devil in Design by Monte Beauchamp (previously) of BLAB! features a beautiful collection of creepy vintage Krampus Christmas postcards. The

Krampus, also known as the Christmas Devil and the Christmas Demon, is a demonic accomplice and the arch-nemesis of Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus, who appears in various legends within most European countries, most notably Austria and Hungary. He was used as a scare-them-straight figure by children's parents as a means to frightening them into obeying them lest they become the next victims of Krampus. According to folklore, Krampus is depicted as a creature that possesses a unique and…

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Krampus- alpine folklore: a dark tall figure that has two curled horns and goat legs and tail. He would come to each house every year to kidnap all the naughty children in a big bag that he threw over his shoulder.

I look into the darkness and origins behind the Alpine folkloric being that is Krampus and I also look into the origins of why coal for Christmas is now a negative thing.

Blank walls suck, so bring some life to your dorm, bedroom, office, studio, wherever Printed on 185gsm semi gloss poster paper Custom cut - refer to size chart for finished measurements Includes a 3/16 inch (5mm) white border to assist in framing