Have A Photo Taken with Krampus Next Saturday, Dec. 13 
Had enough photos with Santa? 

Get your photo taken with Krampus at From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro next Saturday, Dec. 13  between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Krampus is a creature from Germanic myth. His name comes from the German word “krampen” which means “claw,” according to Kevin Coolidge who is an author and the owner of the bookstore in Wellsboro.

Described as being half-goat and half-man and hairy all over, Krampus wears a chain and carries a bundle of birch sticks for naughty children.

He arrives before Santa Claus on a night all his own called Krampus Night or Krampusnacht. Children leave their shoes out and, if they find a gift, they have been good, but if they find a birch rod, they’ve been naughty.

Some say Krampus is misunderstood and that he works alongside Santa to ensure good prevails. Others say he drags naughty children away, never to be seen again. 

Is Krampus real? Come and find out for yourself.

For more information, call the bookstore at 570-724-5793.