Krampus
Have you heard of Krampus? He is a complex figure, a bringer of punishment and a guardian of a tradition that helps keep children in line at Christmastime.. But at the same time, he’s also a terrifying monster that can whip children with branches. In one sense, Krampus is the stuff of nightmares: a half-goat/ half-demon creature that beats the naughty and even sometimes takes them away. But Krampus is also said to be a good friend of Santa and is still celebrated in some areas of Germany, Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Northern Italy, and Slovenia. He is really the devilish…