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so_very_tired wrote: »

In Germany, children who are naughty will get punished by Krampus, a half demon and half goat with horns with black coarse fur and cloven hooves, on December 5th otherwise known as Krampus Night.

tw: mention of abuse

Children would be beaten by twigs and branches by Krampus.

In some cases, the children would be abducted by Krampus and would be taken back to hell and would either be held captive or eaten by Krampus himself. Krampus would also be accompanied by Saint Nicholas because being a Saint meant Nicholas wasn't allowed to punish children. Krampus, to my information anyway, is no longer a popular figure with children as people realised that telling their children if they're being naughty during Christmas, a half goat demon would either beat them or abduct them and possibly eat them was not the best for their mental health. But Krampus is still a popular figure in Germany and has gained popularity world wide.

There is more to Krampus this tradition but this is a very basic summary.

I've heard of the tradition of Krampas and it also inspired a recent Christmas horror film too as well which is about Krampus. I can imagine though how terrifying it must have been though to be told a half goat demon would eat you if you were naughty.

Lots of things bring people joy at this time of year, but for me a big one is christmas songs.

I miss christmas songs all year, and finally allow myself to start listening to them in November (some may think that’s early, but i love them).

My favourite christmas song is merry christmas by Ed Sheeran and Elton John. I’m listening to it as i type this

Other highlights include baby it’s cold outside (the version with Meghan Trainor in it is my favourite, but other versions are fine), cold December night by Michael Buble, one more sleep by Leona Lewis, and Michael Buble’s version of silent night.

I also like a couple of more obscure ones, namely when christmas comes around by Matt Terry, and the one i can never spell, Mele Kalikimaka by Bing Crosby. In fact there’s loads, i couldn’t list them all

What is your favourite christmas song? And when do you start listening to them?

Bonus question: are there any christmas songs that you’re not so keen on? Last christmas by wham drives me nuts every year!!