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Sep 30, 2020 · The Alpine regions’ favorite Christmas demon has finally gained popularity across the seas. Now, you can find Krampusnachts, Krampuslaufs, and other spirited festivities across the United States that celebrate this grizzly character.
May 29, 2024 · A Krampuslauf is a cultural event that has gained more and more international recognition, with tourists—often American—flocking to Europe to experience their first “Krampus parade” or “Krampus run.”
Sep 25, 2024 · The Krampuslauf, or Krampus Parade, often takes place on either St. Nicholas Eve (Dec. 5) or St. Nicholas Day (Dec. 6). Some visitors who have fallen under the spell of Krampus arrange their visits to catch the two parade nights in two different Tyrolean towns.
Dec 2, 2015 · Krampuslauf (plural, Krampusläufe): Das Krampuslaufen, the “Krampus run” tradition, is increasingly popular in the Alpine region that includes southern Austria, southern Bavaria, Croatia, northern Italy, and Slovenia. Krampus runs are held from mid-November to mid-December.
The United States keeps some of the traditions of European Krampus celebrations while adding a modern and fresh twist to them. Alpine customs include Krampusnacht (Krampus Night), during which furry figures with horns and fangs visit homes and local businesses, Krampuslauf (Krampus Run), and appearances of Krampus at Christmas markets.
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In traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf ("Krampus run"), young men dressed as Krampus attempt to scare the audience with their antics. Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten .
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Nov 24, 2020 · I’m in Munich to see its Krampuslauf (Krampus run), a parade of Krampus groups from all over Europe. More than 300 people dressed in Krampus outfits parade through the Marienplatz to the thrill of thousands of spectators.
