Most everyone is familiar with Santa Claus but what about his somewhat evil counterpart, the Krampus? While fairly well known today Krampus hasn't always been known in the US as his roots are mainly in German speaking countries in Europe. Krampus at times was a sidekick to Santa, as Santa would reward the nice little boys and girls and Krampus would take care of the naughty list with switches, whips or threats of feeding the naughty ones to the bears. Pictures of Krampus often depict him with a long red tongue which in turn brings Gene Simmons of Kiss to mind, though he makes no claim to Krampus fame.
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