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Christmas in Austria

Krampus and Nikolo

5th and 6th

Krampus is a scary character who appears with Santa Claus (called Nikolo).He looks like half-goat, half-demon. When Santa gives presents to good children Krampus punishes rude kids.

Krampus

Santa Claus with krampuses

Christmas Markets

Every year, Austria hosts a large number of Christmas markets. The most popular one takes place in front of the town hall on Rathausplatz.

Advent wreath and christmas tree

Christkind

Before Christmas children write letters to the Christkindl who brings presents under the tree and they can unwrap them after a christmas dinner. The Christkindl is an angel-like figure with wings and golden wavy hair.

Post Christkindl

Christkindlweg 6

A-4411 Christkindl

The main dish is a goose with red cabbage

Traditional dishes

Kletzenbrot - sweet bread

Kletzenbrot

Vanillekipferl - symbol of Austria

Vanillekipferl

Linzer Augen

Linzer Augen

The most popular carol Silent Night comes from Austria. It was first sung in 1818

Stille Nacht

What is the name of Santa Claus in Austria?

Quiz

a)Santa Claus

b)Nikolo

c)Befana

Who accompanies Santa Claus?

a)Krampus

b)reindeer

c)goat

Where does the most popular Christmas market take place?

a)in front of the church

b)on the square

c)in front of the town hall

What is Kletzenbrot like?

a)is sweet

b)is bitter

c)is sour

In which year was silent night first sung?

a)1795

b)1818

c)1918

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