Krampus; The Darker Christmas Spirit

The Dark Side of Lightwork

Santa Clause is finalizing his list, and he’s checking it twice as we approach the end of December. This list is well known to children of all ages. As the days get closer and closer to the 25th, children around the globe pray they end up being rewarded with gifts and sweets for all their good deeds preformed through the year. A child who lands on the infamous Naughty list is said to receive nothing but a lump of coal in their stocking; this being the common westernized belief of today.

It was not always like this. Did you know that in many parts of the world, Santa Claus is known as Saint Nicolas. And, Saint Nicolas travels with a companion spirit. This companion spirit is much darker, and is known as the one who takes care of the children who find themselves on St. Nick’s naughty list. The origins of this spirit pre dates Christianity, and is still celebrated today in the alpine villages of central Europe. They call this spirit Krampus, and he comes armed with birch reeds, and an empty sack to fill up with the wicked children of the world.

In this episode, I will share with you what I have learned about the Krampus’ ancient origins, what Hollywood has to say and how this anthropomorphic being is celebrated in the 21 century.

Links to Consider:

https://wynnessoulremedies.com/events

Krampus - Wikipedia

Hel • Facts & Mythology about the Norse goddess of the Underworld (gods-and-goddesses.com)

Perchta - Wikipedia

Frau Perchta, Terrifying Christmas Witch | Boroughs of the Dead

Movie Trailer for Krampus movie I mentioned, and one more Youtube Video I found useful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6cVyoMH4QE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfndOXfJSqA

Music credit; Intro, Body, Outro

Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod (intro)

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cryptic Sorrow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3568-cryptic-sorrow

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Road to Hell by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4297-road-to-hell

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4397-sovereign

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod (outro)

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3805-ghost-story

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/