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In Central European folklore, Krampus is a horned, In Central European folklore, Krampus is a horned,
anthropomorphic figure described as "half-goat, half- anthropomorphic figure described as "half-goat, half-
demon", who, during the Christmas season, punishes demon", who, during the Christmas season, punishes
children who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint children who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint
Nicholas, who rewards the well-behaved with gifts Nicholas, who rewards the well-behaved with gifts
According to the tale, the Headless Horseman is an evil According to the tale, the Headless Horseman is an evil
spirit that takes the shape of a large man that has no spirit that takes the shape of a large man that has no
head! He rides a black horse and holds a flaming jack-o- head! He rides a black horse and holds a flaming jack-o-
lantern in his arms and chases after people who come lantern in his arms and chases after people who come
near his woods to get their heads for himself! near his woods to get their heads for himself!