Before becoming the centerpiece of a 2015 horror film, Krampus has a centuries-old history of instilling fear and enforcing morality in European folklore, particularly during the Christmas season. ► Website: http://czsworld.com/ 👕 Merch: null ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czsworld/ ► X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CZsWorld_Horror/ ► Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@czsworld_horror ► Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CZsWorld/ UNLEASHING KRAMPUS: The dark heart of holiday folklore unveiled. Join me as I dive deep into the chilling world of Krampus, the nightmarish antithesis of Saint Nicholas. Forget the jingle bells and joy; it's time to confront the true terror of the holiday season. In this video, I don't just rehash the well-known story of Krampus from the 2015 film. Instead, I explore how this fearsome creature represents the darker, often overlooked aspects of folklore and holiday traditions. From his menacing behavior to his spine-chilling appearance, I delve into every detail that makes Krampus a horror icon. Moreover, I'll dissect the deeper meanings and cultural significance of Krampus comparing the cinematic portrayal of Krampus in the 2015 film with his traditional depictions in Central European folklore. This comparison sheds light on how modern interpretations have reshaped and even amplified the fear factor of this legendary figure. Prepare for an insightful journey into one of the most intriguing and terrifying characters in holiday lore. Get ready to unravel the secret history and psychological layers of Krampus - a truly unique and horrifying staple of horror. Chapters: 00:00 - The Hebrew Hammer and Santa Claus 00:55 - Intro 02:15 - The Origins of Krampus and Winter Celebrations 05:53 - Krampus and Perchta: Mythological Beings in Alpine Folklore 07:50 - The Krampus Effect 10:25 - Krampus's Minions 13:49 - Max's Christmas Meltdown 17:21 - The Battle vs Krampus 21:30 - The Nightmare Becomes Reality #krampus #darkchristmas #urbanlegends About Horror History Horror History is a series that analyses specific characters, monsters, places or events in the fictional worlds of your favorite horror franchises. Other 🔀 Horror History - Playlist:    • ↔️ Horror History | Character Analysis   📺 Trick 'r Treat: The History of Sam | Horror History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSf851IgBRk 📺 The History of M3GAN | Horror History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IljqCFhPqw 🎵 O Christmas Tree (Instrumental) - Jingle Punks (CC0) 🎵 We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Instrumental Jazz) - E's Jammy Jams (CC0) 🎵 Holiday Macabre - Myuuji (CC BY 4.0) 🎵 Santa's Tricks - Myuuji (CC BY 4.0) 🎵 What Child Is This (Dark Piano Version) - Myuuji (CC BY 4.0) 🎵 Silent Night (Dark Piano Version) - Myuuji (CC BY 4.0) 🎵 Carol of the Bells Dark Christmas Song (Piano Version) - Myuuji (CC BY 4.0) 🎵 Underneath the Christmas Tree - Myuuji (CC BY 4.0) CZsWorld is a horror film channel by writer-director Zac Morris. New horror videos every week. Remember to turn on deathbell notifications so you don't miss a video! This video is not sponsored. Edited by Jay Bond. ⚠ Disclaimer: This is a documentary film analyzing a fictional work of art for educational purposes. All actions seen in the video are performed by protagonists and should not be taken as real life footage. All stunts, effects and dialogue are performed by paid actors and all accounts are for the purposes of education, documentary and art.