Posted by
Gabriel Clemente (Albufeira, Portugal) on 7 December 2010 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

Krampus is a mythical creature. In various regions of the world – especially Austria and Hungary – it is believed that Krampus accompanies St. Nicholas during the Christmas season, warning and punishing bad children, in contrast to St. Nicholas, who gives gifts to good children.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus