“Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic creature; its origins are found over two thousand years ago in the pre-Christian, Pagan societies of the central and eastern Alps in Switzerland, southern Germany, and western Austria”. Krampus represents the dark and cold nights ahead, and is essentially the opposite of St. Nicholas- he punishes the naughty children while Santa is known to give presents. Regardless of your belief system, I believe it is important for kids to be raised with an open mind and

Krampus isn't exactly the stuff of dreams: Bearing horns, dark hair, fangs, and a long tongue, the anti-St. Nicholas comes with a chain and bells that he lashes about, along with a bundle of birch sticks meant to swat naughty children. | National Geographic Travel