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Austria Legend

Krampus Night

πŸ“– About This Tradition

On December 5th (Krampusnacht), the demon Krampus - a horned, anthropomorphic figure in Alpine folklore - roams the streets punishing misbehaving children. This contrasts with St. Nicholas (who visits on December 6th) rewarding good children. Krampus is often depicted with chains, bells, and a bundle of birch branches.

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Did You Know?

Krampus runs have become popular, with people dressing up in elaborate costumes to scare participants!

πŸ“ Location

Country: Austria πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή

Coordinates: 48.2082, 16.3738

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