That included making Hivju a tank top that resembled birch bark — Krampus’ wood of choice for spanking naughty kids — and replacing his cloven hooves with boots inspired by Dr. Martens.

European folklore is spreading in popularity in the United States, including in Alabama. But the inclusion of devilish-looking Krampus into holiday events is starting to stir controversies.

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The figure is typically depicted with horns, cloven hooves and fangs. Organizers of the San Antonio Krampuslauf say they've "declared this parade PG-13," given the myth's frightening connotations.

Though the legend is decidedly less cheery than traditional holiday season events, Thursday's procession – attended by various revelers wearing Krampus' trademark horns, fangs and cloven hooves ...

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SAN ANTONIO — Krampus is resurfacing in San Antonio, sooner than anticipated for the Christmas-season imp. And this time, he's bringing Fiesta medals—presumably to lure more misbehaving kids ...

As the Halloween season folds back into the dark, there lingers one shadowy folklore figure that travels forward into the holiday season –– the Krampus. At first a pagan figure of the winter ...