Photos: Krampus is coming to town
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Santa Claus is everywhere around the holidays, from making appearances at malls to hawking soda in commercials.
But the holiday season wasn't always just brightness and presents. Some central European cultures have traditionally incorporated a figure called Krampus into the holidays. While Santa or St. Nicholas bring presents to good children, Krampus punishes children who act badly.
One group is working to introduce the Krampus tradition to Minnesota.
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