Krampus is a mythical creature recognized in Alpine countries. According to legend, Krampus accompanies St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) during the Christmas season, warning and punishing bad children, in contrast to St. Nicholas, who gives gifts to good children. When the Krampus finds a particularly naughty child, it stuffs the child in its sack and carries the frightened child away to its lair, presumably to devour for its Christmas dinner.
Used To Live In Germany During Grade School, And One Of My Teachers Told Me About This Guy. I Didn`t Sleep Christmas Eve. And It Wasn`t Because I Was Excited.
He showed up in the Venture Bros Christmas special a few years back. I looked him up and become fascinated with Nordic Christmas traditions. They've got like 12 guys or so that come on the 25th.