Krampus and Perchten, the two figures are almost impossible to tell apart in the areas of the Alpine valleys. Only in the period from December 5th to 6th, when Santa Claus is there, do they call themselves Krampus. After that, the time of the rough nights begins and with it the time of the Perchten. (Quelle: https://www.amperperchten.de/index.html)