15K views · 58 reactions | The Krampus parade is an annual tradition at the Munich Christmas market. Locals enjoys wearing carved masks with long hair, large goat horns, and furs. Krampuses are creatures from Alpine folklore associated with an old pagan ritual of exorcising winter spirits. Some also say that on the eve of St. Nicholas Day, they would parade through villages, frightening misbehaving kids with whips and ropes  | 7-Second Riddles | Facebook

3.5K views · 76 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