Gruss Vom Krampus anointing oil

Everyone knows Santa Claus, the saintly figure who represents the lighter side of the holiday. However, do you know of his devilish companion, Krampus? The legend of Krampus derives from a centuries-old holiday tradition in Germany. Krampus was created as a sinister counterpart to the kindly St. Nicholas, who rewarded children with sweets & toys.  Krampus also has origins in pagan celebrations. He name is derived from an old Germanic word for “claw,” & he is said to be the son of Hel, who rules the realm of the dead in Norse mythology.  Bearing long horns and a goaty beard, the so-called "Christmas Devil" travels the land with Santa & punishes naughty children. Krampus is traditionally armed with chains and a bundle of birch branches to swat the bottoms of children on the ‘naughty list’. It is customary for poor Krampus to fall under attack by those who don’t find a wrathful demon appropriate for children. The fiendish holiday icon appears on the eve of Dec. 6, known as Kra