The Krampus is the anti-Santa Claus, a wicked beast from the folklore of the Alpine countries of Europe who loves to swat children who have misbehaved at Christmas with his bundle of birch sticks and rusty chains before dragging them in baskets to the underworld. Krampus is celebrated on Krampusnacht, which takes place on the eve of St. Nicholas’ Day. In parts of Europe, party-goers masquerade as devils, wild-men, and witches to participate in Krampuslauf (Krampus Run). Intoxicated and bearing torches, costumed devils caper and carouse through the streets terrifying children and adults alike. Krampusnacht is increasingly being celebrated in other parts of Europe as well as in many American cities, and next weekend the Krampus will be coming to St. Louis!
The Krampus Research Association of St. Louis will be throwing an event this Saturday, July 26th called Krampus in July – an Evening of Naughty Fun for Bad Little Boys and Girls!
The Krampus Research Association of St. Louis will be throwing an event this Saturday, July 26th called Krampus in July – an Evening of Naughty Fun for Bad Little Boys and Girls!
- 7/20/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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