Q 01/05

Krampus is a horned figure from the folklore of which mountain region?

A) The Alps

B) The Pyrenees

C) The Carpathians

D) The Urals

Answer · why

A) The Alps

He belongs to Central and Eastern Alpine tradition, especially Austria and Bavaria.

Q 02/05

Krampusnacht, when Krampus roams the streets, falls on which night?

A) 24 December

B) 5 December

C) 31 October

D) 6 January

Answer · why

B) 5 December

It is the eve of the Feast of Saint Nicholas.

Q 03/05

In the tradition, what does Saint Nicholas hand out to good children while Krampus deals with the bad?

A) Golden coins

B) Small gifts

C) Church blessings

D) Bread and salt

Answer · why

B) Small gifts

The saint concerns himself only with good children; Krampus takes care of the rest.

Q 04/05

With what does Krampus traditionally punish naughty children?

A) Lumps of coal

B) A wooden spoon

C) Snowballs

D) Birch rods

Answer · why

D) Birch rods

In Styria the bundle of birch twigs is painted gold and displayed in the house all year as a reminder.

Q 05/05

Krampus is usually depicted with one human foot and one what?

A) Goat's hoof

B) Bear paw

C) Bird claw

D) Horse hoof

Answer · why

A) Goat's hoof

He also has horns, black hair, fangs and a very long tongue.