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Krampus by Rudi Froese

Raucous customs in the Peaceful Season. In Austria’s East Tirol region, a pre-Christmas custom persists that is not only scary for children: It is called Klaubaufgehen. Wrapped in black furs and disguised by horrifying masks, the young men put on a truly hellish spectacle during the first week of December.