Europe in Winter ~ Holiday Horror with the Legend of Krampus

Intro - 0:00-0:30
Legend of Krampus - 0:31-0:51
Krampus Today - 0:52-1:19
Difference between Krampuslauf and Krampusnacht - 1:20-3:21
Europe in winter is a magical time. Snow falling over Christmas markets, there’s nothing like it! Yet, there’s a monster lurking in the cold-Krampus! Krampus is a demonic figure seen in Bavarian and Central European countries like Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic. As the dynamic opposite to St. Nicholas (Santa Claus), he punishes naughty children by beating them with reeds, kidnapping them to take them to hell, and even eating them according to some legends!
Every December, dudes dress up in elaborate Krampus costumes to roam the streets. A Krampuslaufen, or a Krampus run, is a tame parade through the Christmas market. The Krampus line up and walk a designated path-often behind ropes-pretending to whack their reed lashes around. Larger Bavarian cities, like Munich and Salzburg will have several days of Krampuslaufen so they are easy to schedule into your visit.
Then, there is the Krampusnacht. While the laufen is fun for children to giggle in faint fear, the night runs are a completely different story. I witnessed a few in Salzburg and the Krampuses are very aggressive, beating anyone they come in contact with! After a few lashes, I learned my lesson and joined the fanatical teens running for their lives, hiding behind cars and in doorways. So, word to the wize, be ready to run.
If you want to know where to find these Krampus adventures, make sure to check out my blog post! Thanks for watching, and happy holidays!!
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Awesome Holiday!!🤩

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It's a unique way to spend the holidays for sure! lol