The Krampus fest of 2011

[Betonov]

Visited the traditiona Krampus's of three lands (Parkeljni treh dezel). Scary masks, some more elaborate than other, metal music and acordians and lots of fire and cold. 12 groups from Slovenia, Italy and Austria and every year there are more.
So, here are the pictures :DL

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http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/384373_322516441094213_100000075783694_1402072_148 685847_n.jpg
Observe the sycth stuck in its head :DL

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380059_322516727760851_100000075783694_1402080_111 5313196_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390165_322516917760832_100000075783694_1402084_158 5949869_n.jpg

[Betonov]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390583_322516944427496_100000075783694_1402085_213 3553480_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387185_322517014427489_100000075783694_1402087_131 6633424_n.jpg

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[Gerald]

Nice,:salute:

[Betonov]

Almost forgot

KRAMPUS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

Krampus is a mythical creature recognized in Alpine countries.[1] According to legend, Krampus accompanies St. Nicholas during the Christmas season, warning and punishing bad children, in contrast to St. Nicholas, who gives gifts to good children.

[Jimbuna]

Almost forgot

KRAMPUS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

You wouldn't have needed a mask then :O:

[Betonov]

You wouldn't have needed a mask then :O:

No, WE wouldn't :O:

I'd be carrying a torch and Jim would scare the children :DL

[frau kaleun]

Almost forgot

KRAMPUS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

Around here Krampus is the distinctly non-mythical creature that accompanies Aunt Flo when she visits every four weeks or so. But judging by the pictures...


http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390169_322515807760943_100000075783694_1402052_102 9412828_n.jpg


I'm gonna have to assume it's basically the same guy. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Around here Krampus is the distinctly non-mythical creature that accompanies Aunt Flo when she visits every four weeks or so. But judging by the pictures...

I'm gonna have to assume it's basically the same guy. :yep:

Betonov :har:

[Schroeder]

No matter at what picture I look I always have to think of Dowly....:hmmm:

:O:

[TarJak]

Good to see the old pagan rituals being revived.:yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Actually, some of those masks look quite disturbing...the wife has asked for one :o