In the United States, children who look forward to Christmas presents under the tree in December have to be good all year long, or else they’ll get coal in their stockings. I’m here to tell you, Santa Claus lets American kids off easy. Elsewhere, ghouls and goblins lurk at every turn, and the consequences of not being on your best behavior are severe. Here are a handful of the terrible creatures to make you thankful Santa’s such a softy.