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Old Crank

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15. Krampus were originally pagan in nature

Reply to Cirsium (Reply #10)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 03:38 AM

Yesterday

From the Alpine regions in Europe.
It seems that Christians in Europe who have more than a 1000 year history of antisemitism misappropriated the pagan tales/myths to fit their own needs.

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Krampuslauft part one [View all] Old Crank Monday OP

Thank you! I hadn't seen Krampus pics anywhere yet this season. Drum Monday #1

Thanks Old Crank Monday #3

Wow! Those are some scary looking creatures! Diamond_Dog Monday #2

Yes Old Crank Monday #4

Especially the one... GiqueCee Monday #5

That'll keep the little buggers in tow for a year. 3Hotdogs Monday #9

If ya wanna scare the little bastids into being good, rsdsharp Monday #6

Holy hell! I've never heard of this. I am going to have to look this up. 1WorldHope Monday #7

Very popular in the Tyrolean regions. Old Crank Monday #12

These things are truly the nightmare before Christmas! 🤣 ShazzieB Monday #8

Pretty fun stuff Old Crank Monday #13

Something to consider Cirsium Monday #10

Krampus were originally pagan in nature Old Crank Yesterday #15

"MommyDaddy -- I'LLBEGOODI'LLBEGOODHONESTIWILL! Fantastic photos Old Crank!! George McGovern Monday #11

Thanks, Old Crank Yesterday #14