What? No Masks?
Finally an answer for those of you who want a Krampus costume, but just can’t bring yourselves to buy or make the mask! There is, in a certain region of Germany, a style of Krampus that does not wear a … Continue reading
Krampus
Brass Band to Accompany LA Krampus
JUST ADDED! The normally Balkan musicians of Free Range Orkestar (below) will be sliding into Austrian mode to provide musical soundtrack for the galumphing Krampus herd visiting December’s Downtown LA Art Walk. The charming Max Fleischer cartoon below is accompanied by their more … Continue reading
More and More Cowbell!
If you’ve ever seen a genuine Krampus run, you will never forget the sound — dozens or even hundreds of huge cowbells, or even larger purpose-made bells “frog-mouth bells” (Froschmaul Glocken). Unfortunately, these special bells are impossible to find … Continue reading
Paws in Progress
Foxy Krampus Suit
The first of several suits made by LA Krampus Al Ridenour was constructed from an inexpensive werewolf suit partially covered with patches of fox fur recycled from an old coat. A shaggier look was obtained by adding homemade wefts of … Continue reading