Traditional Krampus run delights spectators in Austria

Fifteen groups from all over Austria paraded through the streets of Hollabrunn to tease and cane those who dared to get too close to the devil-like creatures. (AP video shot by Philipp Jenne)

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[binkymagnus]

that was a first class horror movie scream from that woman at 0:20!

[u_w]

For me this is kinda funny to look at, i am Austrian, born & raised. And even though customs in the local area are in decline, has declined the past 10-20 years. Its interesting, that, due to media and internet, people get more into the Krampus stuff outside our country.

I have to admit (nowadays much less than it was 10-20 years ago), that on 05th of December it is custom, that Krampusses are out half of the day, especially when its going to get dark outside. But as I said, it has changed all over the years.
When i was a little boy, i was always afraid to go outside the house on 5th of December, even in the morning, because i knew, there is slightly the chance to face a Krampus.

[elizabethorellana]

that krampus i wish jennifer font visit that creature 1218 lempster dr nw concord 28025

[TallSilhouette]

Nice costumes. I'd just worry about some people taking it too far.

[ShakesSphere]

Truly weird!! Is this a medieval custom?

[ubergeraldine]

Nooo! They’re not men dressed up they’re REAL!!!

[kaizen-ei]

Great, now I have to rewatch christmas episodes of American Dad with Krampus 😂

[barbaravail]

It's freaking sickening everything's demonic . Movie wicked, The movie letter to satan stars doing their demonic dances with satan alphabets on it we've had enough I want to yell this. It's time to boycott everything domonic.