Krampus postcard
In many Alpine regions, Krampus is known to accompany St. Nicholas on the night of December 5th, also known as Krampusnacht (Krampus Night), or on December 6th, the Feast of St. Nicholas. While St. Nicholas bestows gifts upon good children, Krampus administers punishments to those who have been naughty. He is often depicted carrying a bundle of birch branches or a whip made from them, using these to swat or lash at mischievous youngsters. In some versions of the myth, he might even stuff the naughty children into a sack and carry them away to his lair.
While Krampus is most closely associated with Austria and Germany, variations of the Christmas demon can be found in other cultures as well. For instance, in parts of France, there exists a similar character called "Père Fouettard," who accompanies St. Nicholas and punishes naughty children.
• Size: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Coated outer surface
In many Alpine regions, Krampus is known to accompany St. Nicholas on the night of December 5th, also known as Krampusnacht (Krampus Night), or on December 6th, the Feast of St. Nicholas. While St. Nicholas bestows gifts upon good children, Krampus administers punishments to those who have been naughty. He is often depicted carrying a bundle of birch branches or a whip made from them, using these to swat or lash at mischievous youngsters. In some versions of the myth, he might even stuff the naughty children into a sack and carry them away to his lair.
While Krampus is most closely associated with Austria and Germany, variations of the Christmas demon can be found in other cultures as well. For instance, in parts of France, there exists a similar character called "Père Fouettard," who accompanies St. Nicholas and punishes naughty children.
• Size: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Coated outer surface
In many Alpine regions, Krampus is known to accompany St. Nicholas on the night of December 5th, also known as Krampusnacht (Krampus Night), or on December 6th, the Feast of St. Nicholas. While St. Nicholas bestows gifts upon good children, Krampus administers punishments to those who have been naughty. He is often depicted carrying a bundle of birch branches or a whip made from them, using these to swat or lash at mischievous youngsters. In some versions of the myth, he might even stuff the naughty children into a sack and carry them away to his lair.
While Krampus is most closely associated with Austria and Germany, variations of the Christmas demon can be found in other cultures as well. For instance, in parts of France, there exists a similar character called "Père Fouettard," who accompanies St. Nicholas and punishes naughty children.
• Size: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Coated outer surface