{"specialPage":false,"currentContentLayout":"postArchive","isPage":false,"isSingle":false,"isHome":false,"isFrontPage":false,"isArchive":true,"is404":false,"archiveTitle":"Christmas","title":"Bestgifs.makeagif.com » The best animated GIFs on the internet","bodyClasses":["archive","tag","tag-christmas","tag-78"],"posts":[{"id":718,"post_title":"The Most Shocking Ways People Around the World Celebrate Christmas","post_excerpt":"

What makes Christmas so special are all the old familiar traditions: Decorating the house. The family dinner. Singing carols. Opening the presents pooped out by a magic log. Getting drunk and going to your neighbor’s house with a sheet over your head to get drunker. Hanging the stockings. Wait. If a few of those sound […]<\/p>\n","post_shortcode":null,"post_slider_height":"400","post_content":"

What makes Christmas so special are all the old familiar traditions: Decorating the house. The family dinner. Singing carols. Opening the presents pooped out by a magic log. Getting drunk and going to your neighbor’s house with a sheet over your head to get drunker. Hanging the stockings.<\/p>\n

Wait.<\/p>\n

If a few of those sound out of place it could just be where you live. People around the world have Christmas <\/a>celebrations that might shock you, here\u2019s a few of our favorite strange Christmas customs.<\/p>\n

The Spanish Poop Log That Poos Out Presents\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Yeah Santa\u2019s great and all, but does he really compare to a log that you beat until it defecates presents? In Spain\u2019s Catalan region a hollow log with a face called the Caga ti\u00f3 (which translates as \u201cpoop log\u201d) is set up as a Christmas decoration and \u201cfed\u201d by the children until Christmas Eve. Then the kids beat it with sticks and it uhhhh passes small gifts and sweets.<\/p>\n

The Ghostly Welsh Horse Skeleton That Visits Your Home<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Mari<\/p>\n

No, no, no, no, no, no, no
\nNO!
\nThis is the Mari Lwyd, a life-size puppet made from a horse skull carried on a pole by a person hiding in a costume. Throughout the Christmas season, it’s brought door-to-door by revelers. Why? Because…nothing says Christmas more than a terrifying Zombie Horse nightmare that intrudes into your home.<\/p>\n

Delicious<\/i>\u00a0Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Christmas has been catching on as a non-religious holiday in Japan<\/a>. What many might find odd is Kentucky Fried Chicken is eaten as a \u201ctraditional\u201d Christmas Day supper. It\u2019s so popular on that date that many are forced to reserve their KFC months in advance of December 25th to be sure they get their bucket of chicken.<\/p>\n

Louisiana’s\u00a0Bonfires on the Levees<\/i><\/h2>\n

\"Christmas<\/p>\n

Up and down the Mississippi levees in Louisiana, huge wooden trestles are constructed and then set aflame once the sun goes down on Christmas Eve. Then this striking sight is made even more impressive with fireworks. No one\u2019s quite sure of the origins of this visually beautiful tradition, but it\u2019s said the bonfires are to light the way for \u201cPapa Noel,\u201d the Cajun Santa Claus, on his journey\u00a0through\u00a0the region.<\/p>\n

Visiting\u00a0Cemeteries &\u00a0Feeding the Dead in Finland<\/i><\/h2>\n

\"Snowy<\/p>\n

To American ears spending Christmas Eve lighting candles on\u00a0graves in a snowy cemetery sounds downright ghoulish. But in Finland, the majority of the country visit their dead relatives on the evening of December 24th. Also, many families set a plate and leave an empty chair at their Christmas dinners for any ghosts who feel like dropping by.<\/p>\n

The Burning of the Swedish Straw Christmas Goat<\/i><\/h2>\n

\"Burning<\/p>\n

The goat is a symbol of Christmas in Sweden and many children receive their presents not from Santa, but from the magic Yule Goat. Giant goats made from straw are erected in public places as holiday decorations with the best known being in the town of G\u00e4vle. This one is famous because for decades vandals have burnt it down. Though this arson isn\u2019t condoned by local officials it\u2019s become such a part of Christmas that live cams are fixed on the goat and bookmakers take bets by what date it\u2019ll burn by.<\/p>\n

Drunken\u00a0Adult Trick-or-Treating in Canada<\/i><\/h2>\n

\"Mummering<\/p>\n

On the isolated Canadian island of Newfoundland, an ancient Christmas tradition called Mummering still exists. It consists of getting pie-eyed, then donning homemade costumes to travel door-to-door singing Christmas songs and demanding food and drink. It\u2019s like rowdy adult trick-or-treating, but on the wrong holiday.<\/p>\n

Personally, for our holiday we just stick to classic and totally-not-bizarre traditions like setting up a live tree in our living room or getting wasted and arguing with our uncle about refugees. But if there are any peculiar Christmas celebrations we didn\u2019t mention please bring them up in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","post_mime_type":null,"featimg":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ezgif.com-resize-9-400x400.gif","animation":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ezgif.com-resize-9.gif","featimgCaption":"","meta":{"postSource":""},"postType":"post","permalink":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/shocking-christmas-traditions\/","terms":{"post_tag":[{"id":78,"title":"Christmas","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/christmas\/","slug":"christmas","color":""},{"id":51,"title":"wtf","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/wtf\/","slug":"wtf","color":""}],"category":[{"id":50,"title":"Trending News","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/category\/trending-gifs\/","slug":"trending-gifs","color":"#dd3333"}]},"commentsOpen":true,"nrComments":"0","haveComments":1,"commentsPassword":false,"commentsVisibility":1,"pingsOpen":true,"havePings":false,"author":{"id":"16","name":"Jonathan Stewart","bio":"","website":"","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/author\/jonathan-stewart\/","avatar":""},"postClasses":["post-718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trending-gifs","tag-christmas","tag-wtf"],"date":{"text":"December 21, 2015","m":"20151221","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/2015\/12\/21\/"},"views":"3735","votes":0,"vote":0,"next_post":"","prev_post":""},{"id":707,"post_title":"The 24 Best Christmas GIFS You’ll Ever Need","post_excerpt":"

Are you ready for the holidays? Or are you still in the grips of the December blahs? Whether you’re feeling the Xmas vibes or you need some help getting into the spirit\u2014MakeaGif is here with an\u00a0early present that’ll jingle your bells, mistle your toe, and holly your jolly. It’s our list of the\u00a024 Best Christmas […]<\/p>\n","post_shortcode":null,"post_slider_height":"400","post_content":"

Are you ready for the holidays? Or are you still in the grips of the December blahs? Whether you’re feeling the Xmas vibes or you need some help getting into the spirit\u2014MakeaGif is here with an\u00a0early present that’ll jingle your bells, mistle your toe, and holly your jolly. It’s our list of the\u00a024 Best Christmas GIFs, guaranteed to put you in a Noel state of mind.<\/p>\n

Because if you like it or not it’s\u00a0coming\u2026
\n\"Jingle<\/h2>\n

\"SantaIn fact, it\u2019s almost here…<\/h2>\n

\"Christmas<\/p>\n

The best time of the year!
\n\"Best<\/h2>\n

Okay, maybe you’re more of a summer person, but you have to agree it’s the best part of the winter
\n\"Charlie<\/h2>\n

Come on, it\u2019s the Christmas Season! Where dreary December is transformed into an amazing celebration of light, love, and fun<\/h2>\n

\"Psychedelic
\nSo get out there and find the greatest Christmas tree
\n\"National<\/h2>\n

And make it even better by decorating it to perfection<\/p>\n

\"Charlie<\/p>\n

\"Mickey<\/p>\n

\"Bishop's<\/h2>\n

Here comes the big question…is your Christmas shopping done yet?<\/h2>\n

\"Black<\/p>\n

If not. DO NOT PANIC. There\u2019s still time<\/a>!
\n\"Christmas<\/h2>\n

Now that you’ve scored those gifts,\u00a0splurge on getting those presents gift-wrapped<\/h2>\n

\"SNL
\nIt’s better to give than to receive. Think how happy you\u2019re going to make someone Christmas morning<\/h2>\n

\"12<\/p>\n

\"Dick
\nEven if you’re not big on presents, songs, lights, Scrooge, Santa Claus, and ho-ho-ho, you can take solace in this: the holidays are also about partying<\/h2>\n

\"Bad<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t over do it \ud83d\ude09<\/h2>\n

\"Party\"ChristmasYou need to be in top shape for that succulent Christmas dinner<\/h2>\n

\"Dogs<\/p>\n

\"Donald<\/p>\n

But through it all never lose sight of the reason for the season<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Mickey<\/a><\/p>\n

Now, there\u2019s only one thing left to say!<\/h2>\n

\"Merry<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from MakeaGif. And, as always, if we neglected to include your favorite Gif in our list let us know it in the comments. After all, before you know it Christmas will be here once again and we’ll need a new list!<\/p>\n","post_mime_type":null,"featimg":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ezgif.com-resize-8-400x400.gif","animation":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ezgif.com-resize-8.gif","featimgCaption":"","meta":{"postSource":""},"postType":"post","permalink":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/24-best-christmas-gifs-ever\/","terms":{"post_tag":[{"id":96,"title":"best gifs","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/best-gifs\/","slug":"best-gifs","color":""},{"id":78,"title":"Christmas","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/christmas\/","slug":"christmas","color":""}],"category":[{"id":50,"title":"Trending News","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/category\/trending-gifs\/","slug":"trending-gifs","color":"#dd3333"}]},"commentsOpen":true,"nrComments":"0","haveComments":1,"commentsPassword":false,"commentsVisibility":1,"pingsOpen":true,"havePings":false,"author":{"id":"16","name":"Jonathan Stewart","bio":"","website":"","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/author\/jonathan-stewart\/","avatar":""},"postClasses":["post-707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trending-gifs","tag-best-gifs","tag-christmas"],"date":{"text":"December 17, 2015","m":"20151217","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/2015\/12\/17\/"},"views":"7131","votes":0,"vote":0,"next_post":"","prev_post":""},{"id":833,"post_title":"The MakeaGif Guide to Surviving the Holidays With Your Family","post_excerpt":"

It\u2019s that time of the year\u2014you just want to eat your turkey in peace, but your drunk conservative uncle is screaming about the greatness of Trump while your stoned socialist cousin is yelling back about how we need Bernie Sanders to save America. Even the sanest of families will have flashes of conflict and stress […]<\/p>\n","post_shortcode":null,"post_slider_height":"400","post_content":"

It\u2019s that time of the year\u2014you just want to eat your turkey in peace, but your drunk conservative uncle is screaming about the greatness of Trump while your stoned socialist cousin is yelling back about how we need Bernie Sanders to save America. Even the sanest of families will have flashes of conflict and stress over the holidays, so if you\u2019re spending time with the fam, MakeaGif has your back with our survival guide to getting through the chaos of the season.<\/p>\n

The “Tom & Jerry” Cocktail<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Tom<\/p>\n

Use \u201cit\u2019s a classic traditional drink\u201d as an excuse to get pie-eyed. The Tom and Jerry<\/em> cocktail<\/a> is an old-fashioned twist on Egg Nog that\u2019s served hot and extra-boozy. With both rum and cognac, it\u2019s sure to put you in a comfy cloud where nothing can bother you.<\/p>\n

Fake Phone Call Apps<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Hello<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a number of apps<\/a> that will ring your cell with a fake \u201cimportant call that can\u2019t wait\u201d so you can get a break from a sticky situation. Some will even call you with a recorded voice that will recite a script that you can say back into the phone so as to be extra convincing.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Trust the Christmas Movie: Have Realistic Expectations\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Muppets<\/p>\n

We\u2019re all more susceptible than we like to admit to the messages that greeting cards, movies, and TV specials, give us about the holidays. Sure there will be some great times, but there will also be crying babies, angry aunts, crappy presents, and overcooked food. Take a few moments before you get on the plane to set realistic expectations. Heck, try to picture the worst that will happen, and it\u2019ll make you more psychologically resilient.<\/p>\n

Bring a Friend<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Friends<\/p>\n

If you have a friend who\u2019s going to be alone for the holidays, bring them along. A new face will put most families on their best behavior. And if it doesn\u2019t then you\u2019ll, at least, have a resource to confide in and cheer you up.<\/p>\n

Remember<\/i>\u00a0this phrase: \u201cIt\u2019s Not About Me.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"It's<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not the star of whatever holiday drama you find yourself in. It may feel that way, but you\u2019ll feel better by repeating the phrase \u201cIt\u2019s not about me.\u201d People have their complexes, issues, and agendas going on, and though they might focus some of that fall out on you, you\u2019re not the cause. You\u2019ll free yourself by reminding yourself of this simple truth.<\/p>\n

The Invisible Girlfriend\/Boyfriend Service<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Invisible<\/p>\n

Grandma won\u2019t stop asking\u00a0about why you haven’t found a nice girl? You can\u2019t come out to your conservative mom? You came out of the closet last Christmas and are too embarrassed to admit you haven’t scored a partner yet? Sign up for the Invisible Girlfriend or Boyfriend<\/a><\/em>\u00a0service! They\u2019ll create a fake romantic partner for you and include photos, texts, and a story of how you met.<\/p>\n

Break Old Habits<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Old<\/p>\n

You might be an adult now, but we all have the inclination to fall into the habits and relationships we built as children. If you\u2019re aware of this, you can have power over it. So don\u2019t regress when dealing with your older brother, he can\u2019t give you wet willies\u00a0anymore, and don\u2019t let your parents treat you like a kid.<\/p>\n

Political<\/i>\u00a0Fights: You’ll Never Win<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Stay<\/p>\n

If you start arguing about politics over the plum pudding, remember that you can\u2019t win. Even if you\u2019re right, and you have the facts and figures it won\u2019t change their mind, not in that dinner table context. Take a deep breath and change the subject.<\/p>\n

Political<\/i>\u00a0Fights:\u00a0Find Common Ground<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Whoville
\nIf you can\u2019t get out of political discussions, steer them towards common ground. You might think there isn\u2019t any, but you\u2019ll be surprised. Your aunt volunteers at the soup kitchen so when she tries to convert you talk about the atheists you know who volunteer in the community. You\u2019ve got an awesome gun collection, and your brother-in-law won\u2019t shut up about Edward Snowden, so talk about government over-reach. Find the common thread and focus on it and you might even have a productive conversation.<\/p>\n

Headspace App<\/i><\/h2>\n

\"Meditation<\/p>\n

Okay, so none of that political advice we just gave worked. After being called a communist or right wing nutbag a few dozen times over plum pudding you need some inner peace. Sneak away to your room and try some simple guided meditations with the Headspace app<\/a>. They have calming exercises that are only minutes long if you need a quick shot of relaxation.<\/p>\n

Breath2Relax\u00a0App<\/i>\"Breath<\/h2>\n

If it\u2019s not realistic to find some private, uninterrupted space for meditation Breathe2Relax<\/a> will chill you out anywhere. Head to the washroom and follow the instructions on this app to relax immediately by using specialized breathing exercises.<\/p>\n

The Scientific Seven-Minute Workout<\/i><\/h2>\n

\"Cat<\/p>\n

Nothing relieves stress better than a workout. But if you\u2019re cooped up at grandpa\u2019s country cabin\u00a0hours away from any gym use the Scientific Seven-Minute Workout app<\/a>. This quick exercise routine was developed to give you a full body workout with no special equipment and can be done anywhere. Plus, it\u2019ll help you burn off those extra calories.<\/p>\n

Drizly App<\/i><\/h2>\n

\"Great<\/p>\n

This alcohol delivery app<\/a> is a life-saver. If you\u2019re too toasted to drive to the nearest liquor store, but not lit up enough to deal with family and you need reinforcements just open it up on your phone and place your order. Before you know it, sweet liquor is on the way to keep your haze going.<\/p>\n

Stick to Something From Your Regular Routine<\/i><\/h2>\n

\"Jogging<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re hosting a million cousins, uncles, and in-laws or you\u2019re travelling and staying in your old room at your parents your normal life is disrupted. Stay grounded by incorporating at least a few favorite elements from your usual routine. Go for that daily jog or have that nice coffee with the newspaper; whatever it is choose some comforting activities and keep them in your holiday schedule.<\/p>\n

Christmas Punch\u00a0<\/i><\/h2>\n

\"Survive<\/p>\n

If things are going particularly dire, get everybody too drunk to talk by mixing up a huge bowl of potent Christmas punch. Most punch recipes (like this one<\/a>) go down smooth, and the spices and juices disguise how much liquor there actually is in the bowl.<\/p>\n

What are your tips, tricks, and secrets for getting through the holidays with your family? Let us know in the comments section below, we could always use more!<\/p>\n","post_mime_type":null,"featimg":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ezgif.com-resize-7-400x400.gif","animation":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ezgif.com-resize-7.gif","featimgCaption":"","meta":{"postSource":""},"postType":"post","permalink":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/survivefamilyholidays\/","terms":{"post_tag":[{"id":78,"title":"Christmas","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/christmas\/","slug":"christmas","color":""},{"id":95,"title":"family","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/family\/","slug":"family","color":""},{"id":94,"title":"holidays","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/holidays\/","slug":"holidays","color":""}],"category":[{"id":50,"title":"Trending News","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/category\/trending-gifs\/","slug":"trending-gifs","color":"#dd3333"}]},"commentsOpen":true,"nrComments":"0","haveComments":1,"commentsPassword":false,"commentsVisibility":1,"pingsOpen":true,"havePings":false,"author":{"id":"16","name":"Jonathan Stewart","bio":"","website":"","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/author\/jonathan-stewart\/","avatar":""},"postClasses":["post-833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trending-gifs","tag-christmas","tag-family","tag-holidays"],"date":{"text":"December 14, 2015","m":"20151214","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/2015\/12\/14\/"},"views":"4814","votes":0,"vote":0,"next_post":"","prev_post":""},{"id":708,"post_title":"The Most Horrifying Christmas Movies (With GIFs!) Kids Should Never Watch","post_excerpt":"

Christmas is bright and happy, right? That\u2019s what everyone says but there\u2019s a darkness lurking beneath the joy of the season. From \u201cno room at the inn\u201d, to obese strangers breaking into the house, there\u2019s all sorts of disturbing angles to beloved Christmas stories. And the holiday is celebrated at literally a dark time with […]<\/p>\n","post_shortcode":null,"post_slider_height":"400","post_content":"

Christmas is bright and happy, right? That\u2019s what everyone says but there\u2019s a darkness lurking beneath the joy of the season. From \u201cno room at the inn\u201d, to obese strangers breaking into the house, there\u2019s all sorts of disturbing angles to beloved Christmas stories. And the holiday is celebrated at literally a dark time with the longest night of the year only a few days before Christmas Eve. <\/span><\/p>\n

Kids are particularly susceptible to the charms of Christmas but also to its terrors. How many children have been traumatized by unsettling elements in the holiday entertainment they\u2019ve been subjected to? Plus, there\u2019s even been a rise in movies for adults that play on Christmas\u2019 ominous undercurrents. Let us show you what we\u2019re talking about through our look at horrifying Christmas movie GIFs that will fill your children’s heads with visions of sugarplums and terror.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Christmas Carol<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Christmas<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s solid proof of what we\u2019re talking about. One of the best-loved Christmas tales of all time is a freaking ghost story. Thanks to being in the public domain there\u2019s a billion or so movie versions, each of them with scenes guaranteed to put a kid into therapy for life. Usually, it\u2019s Scrooge encountering the Ghost of Christmas Future that\u2019ll put a kid\u00a0off sleeping in bed for a few months. And then wetting yours for a few months more.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t think that the Muppet version is any safer:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Muppets<\/p>\n

Jim\u00a0Carrey’s\u00a0The Grinch<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Jim<\/p>\n

The live-action version of the classic cartoon The Grinch<\/em>\u00a0isn\u2019t just nightmare fuel for children but for any age group. Jim Carrey\u2019s grotesque Grinch makeup and psychopathic performance will ruin Noel for you forever. If you walk into the living room to find your little Bobby and Susie\u00a0holding a match to the Christmas tree and crying that they\u00a0must destroy it all, it\u2019s because you let them watch this film.<\/span><\/p>\n

Polar Express<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Polar<\/p>\n

The obviously\u00a0chilling sequence in The Polar Express<\/em> is when the young hero meets a hobo ghost on the top of the train that tries to\u00a0murders him. But, like the aforementioned The Grinch<\/em>, here\u2019s another movie that\u2019ll screw up all sane viewers even when it’s not featuring murderous hobos. Its creepy motion capture CGI is good enough to make the characters look human but bad enough that it makes them look like barely reanimated corpses.<\/p>\n

Gremlins<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Gremlins<\/p>\n

The dark Christmas comedy-horror Gremlins is supposed to have thrills and chills. Now considered a modern classic, many forget\u00a0that when it came out in the \u201880s it was marketed as a child-friendly adventure fantasy from Executive Producer Steven Spielberg. The resulting backlash from parents who had to drag hysterical children from the cinema created the PG-13 rating. If your daughter tries to microwave the cute, fluffy hamster you got her\u00a0for Christmas, it\u2019s because she\u00a0caught this on cable and knows that furry pet will turn into a scaly murder monster because it ate after midnight.<\/p>\n

Casper’s Haunted Christmas<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Casper's<\/p>\n

Regardless of the Christmas setting, any child who thinks about the concept of Casper the Friendly Ghost<\/em> for a solid minute or two will realize they\u2019re watching a movie about a dead little boy…. a child that was once just like them. Do you want to spend Christmas Eve explaining to your nephew that he\u2019s not going to die tonight and be condemned to haunt every December 25th for eternity? No? Good, don\u2019t put this movie on in the other room to occupy the kids while you\u2019re trying to get hammered on nog.<\/p>\n

Silent Night, Deadly Night<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Silent<\/p>\n

Now to close off with two entries deliberately made to terrify and associate Christmas with horror. The \u201880s cult film\u00a0Silent Night, Deadly Night<\/em> follows the murder spree of a psycho in a Santa suit and is the inspiration for dozens of Santa Claus slasher flicks. Incredibly controversial when it came out<\/a> it was picketed, denounced by every critic, and bombed at the box office. It\u2019s a lot of fun, but probably\u00a0not for children. One viewing by a child could turn this classic fear of visiting Santa:<\/p>\n

\"Crying<\/p>\n

Into a crime scene as the toddler attacks Old Saint Nick\u00a0out of self-preservation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Krampus<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Krampus<\/p>\n

Did you know there\u2019s a millennia-old tradition of scaring-the-stuffing out of kids at Christmas? In parts of Europe, Santa has an evil demon counterpart named Krampus, who parents say will kidnap any bad kids at Christmas. This charming legend is the inspiration for a new Christmas horror movie. Actually, show this movie\u00a0to your kids, this is a custom we need to bring to every country! Let\u2019s have every child around the world scared that if they misbehave that a devil will steal them at Christmas\u2014that\u2019ll make for a holiday worth celebrating.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Krampus<\/p>\n

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