I know, I know. He’s horrifying, isn’t he? I became familiar with Krampus when I lived in Germany. He accompanies St. Nicholas when he visits homes to let kids know who has been naughty and nice in early December. That gives kids a chance to change their ways before Christmas morning. When our kids were small, we ignored Krampus because he’s well…so dark. He frightens small children. While St. Nicholas leaves little gifts in shoes with coal or gold-wrapped chocolate to indicate whether a kid has been naughty or nice, Krampus delivers birch rods to naughty kids. And sometimes, he kidnaps them to scare them into being good. (In some stories, he eats them!)

We like to acknowledge Krampus, and maybe watch the movie for fun, but we always put emphasis on St. Nicholas Day, which is tomorrow. We’ll be leaving shoes out tonight!

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For a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card, do you think Krampusnacht will catch on here? LOL. Have fun with it.