Ohio Krampus Society in Kent works to separate myths from the lore

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A Kent man dresses as the European folklore figure Krampus to dispel myths and raise money for charity.

The Ohio Krampus Society was created to educate the public on the true Alpine legend of Krampus, not the Hollywood version.

The group has raised about $20,000 for various charities by making appearances at local events.

The authentic costume includes hand-carved masks from Austria and a suit made from a yak fur rug.

For a legendarily grumpy and downright scary guy, it turns out Krampus is a fairly chill dude — except for when he growls.

And he is pretty charitable, too.

The wintertime figure of European lore is alive and well in Greater Akron and living in Kent, of all places.

When he's not roaming the woods seeking out misbehaving kids, Krampus works at the S