On the eve before St. Nicholas Day (6th of December), Krampus travels together with St. Nicholas with a sack or a basket strapped to his back; this is to cart off evil children for drowning, eating, …

Dec 5, 2018 · Every year in early December, children in Austria get ready for St. Nicholas to visit them. If they’ve been good, he’ll reward them with presents and treats. But if they’ve been bad, …

Dec 16, 2025 · Krampus, in central European popular legend, is a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime. He is the devilish companion to St. …

Dec 3, 2025 · Krampus is a sort of Christmas bogey, the opposite of Santa Claus, appearing in Austria and Hungary about this time of year. He wears a red coat, horns and a tail, aptly …

Oct 29, 2022 · Inside The Legend Of The Christmas Devil. A half-goat demon said to be the son of the Norse god of the underworld, Krampus punishes naughty children at Christmastime — …

Dec 18, 2025 · In European folklore, Krampus is the antithesis of Santa Claus. The equivalent of a Christmas Devil, Krampus is a horrific beast that hunted down misbehaving children and …

Dec 19, 2024 · Krampus is a complex figure associated with Christmas myth and folklore. He’s simultaneously a punishing enforcer of good behavior and a nightmarish, horned monster who …

Nov 7, 2024 · Krampus is known as the dark and punishing counterpart to Santa Claus. He appears as a horned, devil-type creature with chains, hooves, and a long tongue. He punished …

May 26, 2025 · The origins of Krampus as the evil version of Santa Claus stem from European folklore, particularly Alpine traditions. Krampus acts as a counterpart to Saint Nicholas, …

Krampus, also known as the Christmas Devil and the Christmas Demon, is a demonic accomplice and the arch-nemesis of Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus, who appears in various legends within …