Krampus performers themselves have also faced attacks. According to Der Standard, several incidents in Carinthia left four performers injured, one of whom lost consciousness.

Dozens of Krampus Festivals animate Austria. The central event is always the Krampus Parade, a spectacular nocturnal procession of terrifyingly clad Krampus figures and Perchten elves.

Origin of the custom On the trail of Krampus, Perchten and Nikolo Nachrichten 05.12.2024 16:00 ...

SALZBURG: Krampus and Perchten runs, Dec. 3-5, 8. Traditional run of holiday spirits.

The Krampus storms through winter streets on hairy haunches, rattling chains and brandishing a bundle of birch sticks.And if you’ve been naughty, he might just whisk you away in his sack.The ...

When St. Nicholas and Krampus arrived at your house, you didn't know which one was there for you and that must have been terrifying. Arun Rath: So Krampus has had a comeback in recent years. Talk ...

The Fountain Square Krampus is a bit more family friendly, organizers said, and is available for pictures. For more on Krampus' visit, go to cincykrampus.com. CINCINNATI — ...

The 13th Floor’s Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas runs from 7 to 10 p.m., Dec. 13-15 at 3400 E. 52nd Ave. Tickets start at $29.99 but can be upgraded to skip the line, visit secret bars or ...

In Austria and parts of Germany, Saint Nicholas, who visits on 6 December, is traditionally accompanied by the Krampus. While Saint Nicholas rewards well-behaved children with gifts, those who have ...