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Krampus's Significance
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Do Modern Holladays come from only one culture?

No, they incorporate many different Holl

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Krampus is said to be half man half...

goat

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Who banned Krampus?

The Catholic Church

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How does storytelling become well known?

Being passed onto others

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What did parents do to scare their kids on December 5-6th?

Dress up like Krampus

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What food is ordered in Japan to celebrate Christmas? 

KFC

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What country does the Krampus myth come from?

Germany

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Why was Krampus banned?

Facists said it was a symbol of sin

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What accessories would Krampus use to signal he is close by?

bells and chains

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What is the translation of Krampuslauf?

Krampus run
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Who is Krampus said to be the son of?

Hel, (Norse Mythology)

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Why did parents create stories about Krampus?

To scare their kids into being good
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When were Krampus activities legal again?

After WW2

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How long would Krampus keep bad kids in hell for?

1 year

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What would happen on Krampuslauf?

Men would dress like Krampus and run through the streets

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Do some religions "share" gods and goddesses? 

Yes! 


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Where would Krampus take naughty children?

Hell

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Why is Krampus important to German history?

It is a symbol of German culture
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True or false: Parent's created Krampus

true

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What would Krampus do with the kids he would take?

Eat, and take to Hell.

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Is Krampus pre christan?

No, as Krampus is a modern folkloric creation derived from how the devil look during the Middle ages

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What is the translation of the german word "krampusnacht"?

Krampus night
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Is storytelling powerful: yes or no

yes
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Is Krampus still widely discussed today? Yes or no

Yes

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What does Krampus mean?

Claw

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