Special day
Krampusnacht
Behave — or Krampus is coming.
Today
When is Krampusnacht?
Every year on December 5.
Regional
- Austria
- Germany
- Switzerland
What is Krampusnacht?
Krampusnacht (December 5) is the night before St. Nicholas Day in Alpine tradition. Krampus, a horned creature from Germanic folklore, accompanies St. Nicholas and punishes naughty children while Nicholas rewards the good.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #Krampusnacht
- #Krampus
- #AlpineTradition
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