A Krampus Christmas: Screen Novelties’

A Krampus Christmas: A Perfectly Playful Holiday Greeting from Screen Novelties

The holiday season is officially here, and there’s no better way to kick things off than with a little stop-motion cheer. Thankfully, Screen Novelties gifted us exactly that with their wonderfully mischievous 50-second greeting card, A Krampus Christmas — a tiny burst of hand-crafted joy that instantly gets us into the holiday spirit.

Short as it may be, this mini-holiday treat packs all the charm, texture, and playful weirdness we’ve come to love from the studio. In under a minute, Screen Novelties manages to summon the delightful chaos of Krampus himself, blending humor and folklore with that unmistakable handmade warmth. It feels like opening a quirky holiday card from a friend who really gets you — the one who knows you love stop motion, practical craftsmanship, and a little bit of spooky fun mixed with your seasonal cheer.

What makes the short so enjoyable is how effortlessly it reminds us why stop-motion holiday pieces feel so magical. The puppets have that lived-in charm, the sets glow with character, and the animation style celebrates the tactile imperfections that make the medium so loved. It’s quick, it’s cute, and it makes you want to rewatch it immediately.

And honestly? Seeing this tiny Krampus romp across the screen makes it hard not to imagine how fun a full-length Screen Novelties holiday special could be. If 50 seconds can make us smile this much, imagine what 30 minutes — or more — could do. The world could use a new stop-motion holiday classic, and who better than Screen Novelties to bring Krampus into the modern seasonal lineup?

But for now, let’s simply enjoy this small but spirited treat. As we dive into the holidays here at Stop Motion Magazine, this joyful little greeting card is the perfect way to open the season — a reminder that sometimes all you need is a bit of stop-motion magic to get things rolling.

Let the festivities begin!