Munich, Bavaria, Germany. 21st Dec, 2014. Krampus is a mythical horned creature who punishes children around Christmas in December if they are bad, just as St Nicholas gives children treats if they are good. Krampus is a part of traditional German speaking folklore. Credit: Hector Chapman/Alamy Live News

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Munich, Bavaria, Germany. 21st Dec, 2014. Krampus is a mythical horned creature who punishes children around Christmas in December if they are bad, just as St Nicholas gives children treats if they are good. Krampus is a part of traditional German speaking folklore.

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Location: Marienplatz, Munich, Germany
Photo credit: © Hector Chapman / Alamy / Afripics
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