Most people familiar with Krampus are familiar with his switches — but may be confused about their actual use. European Krampuses (these days) never hit children, though they may lightly and playfully strike older onlookers on the backside or, more … Continue reading
Listen to those bells! If instead of watching videos, you’ve just been looking at pictures (especially old postcard illustrations where bells are notably absent), you might not understand the role sound plays in a Krampus’ run. The cacophony of bells is a huge … Continue reading
LA Krampus reaches out occasionally to the Krampus homeland of Austria to contact those who can share a little firsthand information about how things work there. Recently, we were lucky to establish contact with Austrian Krampus Martin Zehentner who works with the Gnigler Krampuslauf, … Continue reading
If you want a real Krampus mask from Europe, it’s possible to buy one online as discussed in a recent posting. Some our fellow American Krampuses in the Philadelphia Krampuslauf do buy European masks. They’re expensive, but at least can also serve as … Continue reading
If the idea of pulling together a Krampus suit seems daunting, you might consider dressing as one of the other figures traditionally associated with the Krampus’ appearance. Before Krampuses herded together for the public Krampus Run or Krampuslauf, the devilish … Continue reading