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A Krampus is a frightening half-goat, half-demon figure in the Advent customs across the Eastern Alps of Europe.

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.

These Krampus runs take place across the alpine regions of Central Europe during the Christmas season. The Krampuslauf tradition is mostly associated with Austria and Germany, but Krampus Runs also take place in Northeastern Italy and Slovenia.

Krampus runs are organized by local Krampus clubs. A Krampuslauf can involve one club, or many regional clubs.

In a well-established Krampus parade, it’s likely that you’ll see 20+ Krampus clubs parading through the street, or square. Such an event can last up to 2 hours.