Krampus sometimes even kidnaps misbehaving children to drown, eat, or transport to Hell. Rooted in pre-Germanic paganism, Krampus did not become associated with St. Nicholas until the 17th century.

Krampus is this creature's name! Michael Dougherty (Trick R' Treat) presents the official prequel graphic novel - KRAMPUS: Shadow of Saint Nicholas - based on his festive horror comedy.

Krampus didn’t begin following St. Nicholas around until the 16th century, when parents of the era realized typical methods of coercing children into being good weren’t working.

Unlike jolly old Saint Nick, Krampus is a figure in German folklore who emerges on the eve of the Feast of Saint Nicholas. Krampus punishes the children who misbehaved.

(WHTM) Krampusnacht (Krampus Night) takes place every December 5. This is the day before the Feast of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, and the patron saint of children and gift-giving.

Have you ever heard of Nicklaus Tag, better known as Saint Nicholas Day? It’s a special day to those who grew up observing German traditions and it just so happens to be today, December 6th! … ...

NBC's Andy Eckardt reports. A man dressed as St. Nicholas waits for an underground train in Berlin on Dec. 6, the day that marks the saint's feast day and the start of the Christmas season in Germany.

In ancient German and Dutch folklore, Saint Nicholas, also known as Sinterklaas, would leave gifts in shoes and socks left out for him by children. St. Nicholas' Day is celebrated on December 6.

My interest in Saint Nicholas and his sidekick, Black Peter, began when I heard a party guest mention that there was an black element in the Dutch Christmas. Some accounts have Nick as Peter’s ...

The first suggestion that these works did indeed exist stems from the writings of Eustraitus of Constantinople in 583 AD, who refers to a piece known as Life of Saint Nicholas that is presumed to ...

In ancient German and Dutch folklore, Saint Nicholas, also known as Sinterklaas, would leave gifts in shoes and socks left out for him by children. St. Nicholas' Day is celebrated on December 6.

In ancient German and Dutch folklore, Saint Nicholas, also known as Sinterklaas, would leave gifts in shoes and socks left out for him by children. St. Nicholas' Day is celebrated on December 6.