<P> In folklore , Krampus is a horned , anthropomorphic figure described as `` half - goat , half - demon '' , who , during the Christmas season , punishes children who have misbehaved , in contrast with Saint Nicholas , who rewards the well - behaved with gifts . Krampus is one of the companions of Saint Nicholas in several regions including Austria , Bavaria , Croatia , Czech Republic , Hungary , Northern Italy including South Tyrol , Slovakia , and Slovenia . The origin of the figure is unclear ; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated it as having pre-Christian origins . </P>
<P> In folklore , Krampus is a horned , anthropomorphic figure described as `` half - goat , half - demon '' , who , during the Christmas season , punishes children who have misbehaved , in contrast with Saint Nicholas , who rewards the well - behaved with gifts . Krampus is one of the companions of Saint Nicholas in several regions including Austria , Bavaria , Croatia , Czech Republic , Hungary , Northern Italy including South Tyrol , Slovakia , and Slovenia . The origin of the figure is unclear ; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated it as having pre-Christian origins . </P>
what is the name of the evil santa
what is the name of the evil santa
Krampus
Krampus