Who Is Krampus And What Does He Do? The Story Behind Bad Santa Known As The ‘Christmas Devil’

The holiday season is here which means naughty children should beware of the Krampus.

The Krampus, also known as the “Christmas Devil,” is a creature from a German legend centuries ago. The story focuses on the time in which the creature and Santa Claus visit houses. The night of Dec. 5 is known as Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night  and the following day is known as Nikolaustag, or St. Nicholas Day, National Geographic reports.