Our visiting friends from the Moor Troupe from Maishofen, Austria, are interested in selling some of their masks and suits to avoid paying the costs of bringing them back. If you have ever considered buying authentic costume elements from Europe, this … Continue reading
For months, we have been getting questions about Universal’s horror-comedy Krampus that was finally released Thursday. Though the production has helped raise a general awareness of the name, “Krampus,” American understanding of the figure will only be clouded by the muddled … Continue reading
Thanks to everyone who purchased advance tickets, the Krampus Ball is now sold out. Unfortunately, there will be no walk-up tickets available at the door. However, there are three more Krampusfest events this year: The Krampuslauf Thursday, December 10, Krampus at … Continue reading
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015. ADVANCE TICKETS QUICKLY SELLING OUT. VERY LIMITED WALK-UP PURCHASE MAY BE AVAILABLE. Held once again in our chalet-style venue in Highland Park, the Krampus Ball, is the scariest costume party this side of the Alps. Tonight it falls … Continue reading
Back by popular demand, we’ll again present an English-language production of an authentic 19th-century Alpine “Nicholas play,” style of folk play presented on St. Nicholas day featuring the Krampus (and believed to be an original source of the tradition). In 2014 UNESCO recognized the “Nicholas … Continue reading