3.6K views · 75 reactions | Krampus is a scary creature from Austrian and German folklore who comes during the Christmas season. He is the opposite of Saint Nicholas. While Saint Nicholas rewards good children with gifts, Krampus punishes naughty ones. He is often described as a horned, furry figure with fangs and chains, carrying a bundle of sticks to swat misbehaving kids or a sack to carry them away. | Terrifying Earth | Facebook

Frau Perchta is a figure from German and Austrian folklore. She is often described as a witch or a spirit who visits people during the winter, especially around Christmas. Frau Perchta is known for her two sides: one kind and helpful, and the other frightening and punishing. She is said to reward good children with gifts, but if children or adults have been naughty or lazy, she punishes them by leaving a mark, sometimes cutting open their bellies and filling them with straw. She is often depicte