'Lumps of Coal'

In which countries is this character known? 3 answers

• Germany

• Austria

• Ireland

• Croatia

• Slovenia

List one of Krampus's features.

Can you remember another of Krampus's features?

Can you remember one more of Krampus's features?

What does St. Nicholas leave for good children?

If a child has been naughty, Krampus takes the ​​​ (a)   , leaving behind ​ (b)  

• presents
• a silver branch
• coal
• treats
• biscuits
• christmas tree
• sweets

If children have been particularly bad Krampus ​ (a)  

• takes them away in his sack
• leaves them presents
• leaves them coal
• gives them presents
• leaves them a bronze branch

Answer explanation

Krampus is a figure in European folklore who punishes children who have been naughty. He is often shown as a goat-like creature with horns and a long, twisted tail.

What do think of Krampus? Do you think Santa is better? Why?