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.

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.

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.

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.

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! … ...

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...