The Krampus is a tradition from the Alpine region, representing a scary character associated with Advent (the start of December). Alongside Saint Nicholas, who rewards well-behaved children, Krampus serves as the sinister counterpart that punishes those who misbehave. The name derives from the Old German cramps = “claw” or from the Bavarian “Krampn” = something lifeless or withered. By the middle of the twentieth century, … Continue reading The Krampus Tradition in South Bavaria