Krampus is Coming

About this episode

Adam Berry explores the dark folklore of Krampus and its cultural significance in this holiday episode.

This Haunted Life Episode 13: Krampus Is Coming Hosted by Adam Berry He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. And if you’ve been bad this year… he’s not bringing gifts. In this special holiday episode of This Haunted Life, Adam Berry dives deep into the dark folklore of Krampus, the horned Christmas demon who punishes the naughty instead of rewarding the nice. From ancient Alpine traditions to modern American Krampus parades, this episode explores why we’re so fascinated by terrifying holiday figures—and what they say about balance, accountability, and fear. The episode features an in-depth conversation with Kathy Kelly, owner of the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park and co-owner of Sanctum Paranormal, who has helped revive authentic European Krampus traditions in the U.S. Adam also shares his own unforgettable experiences attending Krampuslauf events in Germany and Austria, where fire, folklore, and fear collide in the most exhilarating ways imaginable. Because if the magic of the holidays is real… why aren’t the nightmares? Episode Breakdown Act I – Beware Krampusnacht * The origins of Krampus and his role in European folklore * Krampusnacht, Krampuslauf…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Berry

Guest: Kathy Kelly

Topics covered

• Krampus
• folklore
• Christmas traditions
• dark holiday figures
• cultural history

Keywords

• Krampus
• Christmas demon
• folklore
• holiday traditions
• Kathy Kelly
• Krampuslauf
• Alpine traditions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Paranormal Museum, Sanctum Paranormal