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Christmas is supposed to be joy, lights, and gifts…
but for centuries, it was also fear.

Long before Santa Claus became the face of the holidays, cultures around the world believed in real Christmas monsters—creatures that punished naughty children when winter nights grew long and dark.

In this video, we explore the dark side of Christmas folklore, including:
Krampus, the horned demon who drags bad children away on Krampusnacht
Gryla and the Yule Cat from Iceland, who devour children without new clothes
Frau Perchta, the winter witch who punishes laziness in horrifying ways
Hans Trapp, the Christmas scarecrow monster from France
And the Kallikantzaroi, goblins who rise during the 12 Days of Christmas

These aren’t fairy tales.
Many of these traditions are still practiced today, with parades, rituals, and sightings across Europe and beyond.

Why did every culture invent a monster for winter?
And why were children always the ones being watched?

Watch until the end—because the line between Santa and something much older… is thinner than you think.

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