The Tradition of St Nicholas and its Krampus
According to a central European popular legend, Saint Nicholas and his devilish companion, called Krampus, visit children on the evening of 5th December. This evening is also called ‘Krampus Night’ (‘Krampusnacht’ in Germany) and precedes St. Nicholas Day (on 6th December). Discover the tradition of St Nicholas and its Krampus in this article. [...]