Christmas Monsters

Introducing the edible version of the least-cuddly Christmas creature.

These creatures of lore are definitely on the naughty list.

These masked marchers bring blessings and fun.

Today, she's commonly called the Christmas Witch or even "the female Krampus"—but she is so much more.

But if you’re wearing new clothes, you have nothing to fear from Jólakötturinn.

The ancient tradition of Turoń bestowing blessings has faded but, like the creature itself, it may be resurrected.

How a whip-wielding butcher became St. Nick's sidekick.

At Milwaukee’s Krampusnacht, we go in search of the essence of Santa’s unholy enforcer.