Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe MURRIETA, Calif., Dec. 18 (UPI) -- A California woman is raising eyebrows with her Christmas display featuring the Krampus, a mythical creature sometimes called the "Christmas devil." Stori Nagel of Murrieta, whose home is entered in the city's Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest said she sees her display as a way of educating the public about the Krampus, a creature from pre-Christian Germanic traditions that's credited with punishing bad children, and the origins of other Christmas traditions, CBSLA.com reported Wednesday. Advertisement The display sees the Krampus perched on a second-story window with a sign reading, "Greetings from Krampus XOXO." Some locals said the display is too frightening for children. "I was appalled that the city of Murrieta would allow someone to enter a home with a theme representing the devil," said a parent who asked not to be named. "My 3-year-old was frightened by the home and I was disgusted. I'm asking that you help make this disrespectful issue known to the residents of Murrieta." A city parks and recreation official described the display as "unconventional," but said the decorating contest is open to all residents.
