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Krampus is part of the traditions that emphasize the need to observe moral standards and educate children to be obedient and kind.
Krampus is a character in European folklore associated with Christmas and New Year holidays, especially in Central and Eastern European countries such as Austria, Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic. He is depicted as a demonic being, which is the opposite of the good Saint Nicholas. If St. Nicholas brings gifts to obedient children, Krampus punishes disobedient ones by using sharps, sacks or chains.
Image of Krampus
Krampus is usually depicted with black fur, horns, a long tongue and hooves. He wears chains to symbolize his subjugation to good, and often has a bag or basket in which he “picks up” naughty children. This terrifying image comes from pre-Christian traditions, where it…