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Krampus is coming: Bavaria's scary Christmas tradition

The goat-headed, troll-like monsters come out at night and roam Christmas markets and villages are part of southern German tradition during the holidays.

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With a stick and metal chains, the Krampus are out to do St. Nick's dirty work: terrifying naughty children.

Photo: by-sassi / PIXELIO

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