Krampus

Krampus punishing a child by kidnapping him.

In folklore, Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure. Krampus is described as being half-goat and half-demon.

During the Yuletide (or Christmas) season, Krampus punishes children who have not behaved the previous year. This is the opposite of the legend of Saint Nicholas, who is said to reward "good children".

The legend of Krampus is most well-known in several regions of Europe, including Austria, Bavaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, South Tyrol and parts of Northern Italy.

The origin of the legend of Krampus is not known, but some folklorists and anthropologists believe it has pre-Christian origins.