Ready to add a twist to your holiday traditions? Meet your new favorite holiday read! Forget about lumps of coal—how about tales of Krampus, the demonic half-goat monster, or Gryla, the Icelandic ogre who hunts children on Christmas? This book dives into the chilling folklore from around the world, including: - Krampus (Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and northern Italy): A terrifying creature who punishes naughty children.
- The Kallikantzari (Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey): Mischief-making goblins who emerge during Advent.
- Père Fouettard (France, Belgium, Switzerland): Saint Nicholas' cannibal manservant who disciplines the naughty.
- Hans Trapp (Alsace-Lorraine, France): A scarecrow-like figure who hunts for children on Christmas.
- Gryla (Iceland): A fearsome ogre who cooks kids into stew.
- Mari Lwyd (Wales): A horse-skull creature leading a group of singing followers.
- Frau Perchta (Austria and Bavaria): A sinister figure who punishes bad children by stuffing them with straw.
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