Whitby Krampus Run 2023

Whitby's IX Krampus Run Saturday 2nd December 2023 in aid of "Whitby Disability Action Group"

[@trevorstephenson5766]

Just showed this to our youngest grandson-he put his hands over my eyes and told me 'dont look ganda-garewy!!!(scary!!) 😂😂😂😂🕊️🕊️❤️❤️

[@lykewakewitch9026]

Aww bless him.....it is a bit. Whilst I was recording one of them came close to the camera and scared me enough for me to let a little scream out ( you can see and hear it on the video) 🤣🤣 x

[@Meg104]

Thank you for sharing this! It was very inspiring and exciting to watch! If only we could rid the Earth of the evil doers . . .

[@lykewakewitch9026]

It was really exciting to see live and I agree, wouldn't the world be a happier place ❤

[@ShaunUnderwoodx]

the weird and the wonderful //Whitby has it all 💙💙

[@lykewakewitch9026]

It certainly does x 😊

[@tg4941]

What is it about Whitby that attracts the weird and wonderful. Never a dull.moment. fantastic

[@lykewakewitch9026]

That's very true, its unique and I guess that makes me weird and wonderful too 🤣🤣😊 x

[@OthmarsVlog]

outstanding . . . well done 👍🙏💯

[@lykewakewitch9026]

Thank you very much 😊

[@mpgabriel819]

He wat mooi is dit dank u voor deze beeldheid 🌹🕯🦋🐥🐣🎄🏴‍☠️⚓️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@lykewakewitch9026]

Thank you 🥰

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

10th year this year, make it a big one!!!

[@lykewakewitch9026]

It's going to be very exciting!!!

[@user-gl5ok5pc7k]

I freaking love it 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@julieobrien8252]

Well done to all those that took part. Looked fun

[@lykewakewitch9026]

It was extremely cold, but great fun to watch x

[@user-vm6se9dx9c]

Loved the video i really want to come to this ot looks fantastic. is it the same date every year do you know and when is it please

[@lykewakewitch9026]

Hi, glad you enjoyed it. Its usually the first full weekend in December, so in 2024 it's on 7th & 8th as the 1st is on a Sunday. It start at the bandstand at 3.30ish and they walk up Khyber Pass to finish at the Captain Cook monument. They are usually walking around the town from 12 noon for photos etc. There's a stall to buy merchandise from to support a chosen charity at the bandstand. Theres also a ticket only event at night if you wanted to go to that. Its amazing to see live, but wrap up warm! 😊 there's a link to the Krampus Run site on Facebook so you can keep an eye on the events and look at more photos etc.... linktr.ee/whitbykrampusrun?ltsid=1f204a05-7c4e-49dc-963e-404c2e87e9a0

[@brightbite]

No fair, you guys get Halloween all year! Not so in the USA.

[@lykewakewitch9026]

We love Halloween, but the USA have many amazing things over there too, depending where you are from xx

[@creativevintage]

I love Krampus!

[@lykewakewitch9026]

Me too, this is the 2nd time I've seen them live in Whitby and am still mesmerised by them 😊

[@tedthesailor172]

Wot - no Safety Dance...?

[@sergeykazantsev1]

Вот к чему пришла Европа, в частности Англия. Бог поругаем не бывает, что человек сеет - то он и будет пожинать.

[@lykewakewitch9026]

It has nothing to do with God, its an Alpine folklore.

[@julianoname4793]

What on earth... As someone who grew up with this tradition I feel second hand embarrassment watching this.

[@jackncheese4647]

The event is in conjuction with the charity "Whitby Disability Action Group" - a large number of the participants benefit from the work they do.... If you watch closely there are carers and people of varied abilities putting themselves out there to make the event work and taking part in the parade itself.... Maybe instead of criticising people with disabilities you might like to watch the recording again with new eyes and use your keyboard to donate to their charity which helps isolated people with a wide range of challenges....

[@julianoname4793]

@@jackncheese4647 I neither mentioned nor was I criticizing the charity part of this event or disabled people at all, that's actually really nice and if I had any money to spare I'd probably donate. The issue is witnessing the constant butchering of that tradition and in a way that is doing more harm than good. It's pretty much being turned into american Halloween meets american Christmas meets Comic/Anime Con.

[@lykewakewitch9026]

I am sharing it as an event that's happening in my local town. I understand your point of view as I've seen it with the Goth weekend, I assure you we are in England not America and celebrate many traditions over here. My video is not to cause offence, just to share events I have seen in my home town.

[@easygolucky30OFFICIAL]

Krampus the Christmas Devil?

[@lykewakewitch9026]

No, it's an Alpine folk tale who allegedly punishes naughty children at Christmas as Father Christmas rewards well behaved children 😊

[@julianoname4793]

Nope! Saint Nicholas Day is NOT the same as Christmas. Krampus never show up after the 6th of December, so a Father Christmas figure does absolutely nothing while they're out. Not just allegedly btw.

[@lykewakewitch9026]

@@julianoname4793 Thanks for the info. Maybe you could put a video up with all the correct information.

[@ubergeraldine]

Why? It’s nothing to do with Whitney.

[@lykewakewitch9026]

It was an event that happens in Whitby and many other places. Why not Whitby?

[@jackncheese4647]

@ubergeraldine - Why are you asking a random KZbin Channel this.... Why not ask the event organisers through their Facebook page...?