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Krampus Inc

Lend me your ears and listen to my tale about a demon named Krampus who resides in hell. He makes an appearance on Christmas night Free from Satan’s chains, ready to take flight If you have been naughty this year causing malice and destruction, Then there is a good chance you will meet his introduction. A beastly goat figure donning a heavy robe, Chains and bells attached to his wardrobe. He keeps a list just like Saint Nick The names of putrid children that he will pick.

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Andrew Fairchild

Date: 7/18/2019 6:46:00 AM

P.S. I noticed in your reply to Caren, that you love different Christmas Cultures. There is an old book about this subject by folklorist, Dorothy Gladys Spicer, which you might enjoy, called 46 Days of Christmas.

Rebecca Ann
Date: 8/3/2019 12:59:00 PM

Thank you so much for the recommendation, and I am fascinated by all culture really. I lived the first part of my life in Bombay (Mumbai now) and I went through a bit of a culture shock when we moved back to the states. I think that has a lot to do with it. I am definitely going to check that out!

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 7/18/2019 6:42:00 AM

Cute! In Germany, they call him, 'Ruprecht', and he appears in Christmas parades, wielding lengths of horsehair, to indicate his claws. He is, of course, under the control of Sancta Nikolaus, who releases him, only to teach children who have been bad a lesson. Krampus! I never watch horror movies any more, but your poem gives me a great picture of him. I will be sure to be good, the rest of the year, I PROMISE!

Rebecca Ann
Date: 8/3/2019 1:00:00 PM

You better be good! Christmas will be her before you know it haha!

Eric Ashford

Date: 7/18/2019 6:23:00 AM

This was a fun read! A more adult take on the Grinch.

Rebecca Ann
Date: 8/3/2019 12:57:00 PM

Thank you!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/26/2018 12:22:00 PM

Ah, Rebecca,you too know about Krampus. I recently learned of him, and I have to say I was surprised as I have a German Surname. Beautiful poem, and lovely explanation of a Krampus. Welcome to Poetry Soup, my friend.

Rebecca Ann
Date: 12/26/2018 12:25:00 PM

Thanks Caren! I love different Christmas cultures I find him fascinating, although I feel that the poem is a bit unifished. Thank you for the kind words!