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Fill-in-the-blank worksheet about winter holiday creatures from folklore, featuring creatures like Krampus, Mari Lwyd, and Namahage.
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Winter Holiday Monsters from Around the World

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This printable fill-in-the-blank worksheet explores twelve holiday monsters and demons from folklore across Europe and Asia. Students complete passages about creatures including Krampus, Mari Lwyd, Namahage, and Jólakötturinn, learning about different cultural traditions surrounding winter celebrations. Useful for college folklore, mythology, or cultural studies courses, or as an interdisciplinary activity on holiday customs worldwide.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Christmas
Grade Level:
College
Updated December 2025

Word Bank

  • Père Fouettard
  • Karakoncolos
  • Turón
  • Frau Perchta
  • Mari Lwyd
  • Straggele
  • Krampus
  • Kallikantzari
  • Namahage
  • Belsnickel
  • Tomten
  • Jólakötturinn

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