Krampusnacht is celebrated every year on December 5, the night before the celebration of the Feast of St. Nicholas.
It is a centuries-old European tradition that celebrates the arrival of Krampus, a horned, half-demon, half-goat figure who punishes children who misbehave.
On this night, in countries like Austria, Germany, Hungary, and Slovenia, men would dress as Krampus and roam the streets, terrifying children with chains and bells. Children leave a boot outside their bedroom door. The next day, they'll find either a reward for being good, or a rod, which means they've been bad.
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