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      • A Krampuslauf (“Krampus Run”) is a performative procession of costumed Krampus, led by Saint Nicholas. Clad in nightmarish masks and furry costumes, Krampus characters create a nightmarish spectacle with erratic movements, melodramatic gestures, and loud clanging bells.
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    • So Who Is This Krampus?
    • A 500-Year Old Tradition
    • Sparifankerl Pass

    Krampus is an emissary of evil who usually accompanies Saint Nicholas on his rounds. Whereas the good Saint Nicholas (upon whom it is said Santa Claus is modelled), goes around rewarding good children with gifts at Christmas time, his companion Krampus on the contrary puts fear into wicked people and unruly children. These masked devils are so ugly...

    The Krampus Run (Krampuslauf) is a 500-year old traditionthat has become popular again in Germany in recent times. Although the origin of the Krampus figure is unclear, some say that it dates back to pre-Christian times and may be a Germanic pagan figure. In the past, the Krampus Run used to be raucous and quite rowdy. Any unaware or inattentive pe...

    The Sparifankerl Passis the first Krampus group in Munich to resurrect the centuries old winter tradition. The members in the group don’t get paid for their performances. They do the Krampus Run for the sheer fun of it. In fact they have to fork out their own money for the costumes which cost a couple of thousand Euros each. So if you’re at the Mun...

  2. Dec 2, 2023 · The ninth annual Krampus parade has taken place in Whitby, as people dressed as the mythical horned creature gathered to celebrate festive folklore.

  3. Sep 25, 2024 · The central event is always the Krampus Parade, a spectacular nocturnal procession of terrifyingly clad Krampus figures and Perchten elves. These thrill-fests are amongst Europe’s most spirited festivals along the lines of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain , and Oktoberfest in Germany .

  4. Nov 27, 2023 · Have you heard of Krampus? This creepy Alpine legend comes to live every december during the Salzburg Krampus run. A must-experience event!

  5. Mar 12, 2024 · Wild and Eerie Characters: Krampus- and Perchten Parades in Salzburg. The wild jangling of bells, shaggy pelts, curved horns and terrifying masks: When Krampus and Perchten run down the street, growling, half dancing, half stamping, every single spectator is left just a little unsettled.

  6. 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.”

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