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3 CHRISTMAS BEASTS THAT AREN’T KRAMPUS‏!!

Hidden, Lummi Island, WA. Photo by Scarlett Messenger
Hidden, Lummi Island, WA. Photo by Scarlett Messenger

3 CHRISTMAS BEASTS THAT AREN’T KRAMPUS‏!!

I can almost guarantee that all of you are familiar with Krampus by now. This evil, half-goat version of Santa Claus has become extremely popular over the last few years, and with the release of Michael Dougherty’s film, Krampus, there isn’t a doubt that most of the North American population will be on a first-name basis with the Bavarian demon of legend.
What you may not know is Krampus isn’t the only creature looking to wreak some wintry havoc, there are a few others I’ve found with similar ideals. Don’t get me wrong, I love Krampus, but he is getting all the limelight right now. Let’s take a look at some other demons of Christmas.

Discovering Scarfolk

Broomhead, LaConner, WA. Photo by Scarlett Messenger
Broomhead, LaConner, WA. Photo by Scarlett Messenger

Discovering Scarfolk

Scarfolk is a town in North West England that did not progress beyond 1979. Instead, the entire decade of the 1970s loops ad infinitum. Here in Scarfolk, pagan rituals blend seamlessly with science; hauntology is a compulsory subject at school, and everyone must be in bed by 8pm because they are perpetually running a slight fever. “Visit Scarfolk today. Our number one priority is keeping rabies at bay.” For more information please reread.