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Aug 15, 2023 · The folklore of Krampusnacht goes back at least a thousand years, but why on earth did it start? What’s the point of a bunch of men dressing up and terrorizing children during the Christmas season?
Nov 23, 2021 · Krampusnacht, which translates from German to mean 'Krampus Night,' is celebrated each year on December 5th. While festivals started in Austria in 2013, they've caught on quickly and are now celebrated all over the world.
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The Krampus is a horned anthropomorphic figure who, in the Central and Eastern Alpine folkloric tradition, is said to accompany Saint Nicholas on visits to children during the night of 5 December (Krampusnacht; "Krampus Night"), immediately before the Feast of St. Nicholas on 6 December.
Dec 5, 2023 · Krampusnacht is a centuries-old tradition celebrated in Germany and Alpine regions, including Austria, Bavaria, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic. However, in recent years...
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Dec 5, 2018 · In Alpine Austria and some parts of Germany, this day was known as Krampusnacht, or “Krampus night,” when adults might dress up as Krampus to frighten children at their homes.
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5 days ago · Christmas may be jolly in North America, but in the Austrian Alps, this bonafide Bad Santa takes the stage every year. This fearsome character’s name is Krampus: a half-man, half-goat demon whose legend has been around since pagan times, and whose Krampus Parade is one of Europe's most popular festivals.
Dec 4, 2015 · Each year in November and January, people in the western Austria regions dress up in Perchten (also known in some regions as Krampus or Tuifl) costumes and parade through the streets to perform a...
