Tonight is a special night here in Austria. It is „Nikolo“ or „Heiliger Nikolaus“, the night where Saint Nicholas brings sweets to all of the good children, and Krampus brings warnings and punishments to bad children! I had to do a little research on Krampus, because I wasn’t sure exactly why the grocery stores were not only filled with chocolate Santas, but also Devils! After reading up about Krampus, I can definitely say that if I were an Austrian child, I would behave myself! Krampus is pretty scary.

It is also the start of the Christmas season in Austria! I will be celebrating by heading to a Christkindlmarkt and drinking some Glühwein!

I’m very happy to be in Austria for the Christmas season, I think it is the most Christmasy place in the world!

Here are some pictures of the kind of treats children will be receiving from Nikolaus, and the treats the bad children will receive from Krampus, as a warning to behave!