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Alpine Nicholas-Krampus Play to Premiere

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Krampus

On December 13 2014, Krampus Los Angeles will claw its way to the very wellsprings of the Krampus tradition with the world’s first English-language production of an authentic Alpine Nikolausspiel, one of a series of “Nicholas plays” traditionally performed on the … Continue reading →

Posted in events, traditions | Tagged austria, european krampus, events, traditions | 3 Replies

What? No Masks?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Krampus

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 →

Posted in costumes, diy, mask, traditions | Tagged costumes, masks, traditions | 5 Replies

Indigenous Krampus Meetup 2

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Krampus

While inevitably different from traditional groups in Europe, LA Krampus nonetheless attempts to absorb what we can of the genuine tradition by meeting and talking with those who practice it in its original form and setting.  Visiting the Alpine Town of … Continue reading →

Posted in european krampus, history, ridenour, traditions | Tagged bad gastein, european krampus, ridenour, traditions | Leave a reply

Perchta in Progress

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Krampus

Tamara Rettino will be joining the LA Krampus Troupe as Frau Perchta,  witchy South German goddess and leader of the Wild Hunt,  an otherworldy mob of lost souls or supernatural beings called Perchten, named after their mistress.  Frau Perchta, is depicted in … Continue reading →

Posted in diy, history, mask, rettino, traditions | Tagged diy, frau perchta, mask, perchten, percthta, rettino, wild hunt, witch | 1 Reply

Costume Tips: Switches, Baskets, Chains

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Krampus

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 →

Posted in accessories, bells, costumes, diy, merchandise, traditions | Tagged accessories, bells, costumes, diy, traditions | Leave a reply

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