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le 21 Novembre 2016 à 18:30

 
The Krampus parade in Austria celebrates pre-Christian traditions
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Thousands run through the streets dresses as the half goat, half demon folklore legend
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According to the legend, Krampus is the opposite of Father Christmas and punishes children who misbehave
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Some legends also state that Krampus stuffs naughty children into his bag to eat them
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Chi;dren and adults watch on as the terrifying performers run towards them - some brandishing weapons
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Others carry torches as they stomp through the streets as clouds of smoke billow through the air
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One performer carries a torch as he takes part in the celebration in Henndorf
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Performers pose for a picture during a break from the spooky tradition
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Some of the performers wear stilts to terrorise the crowds in the Henndorfer Perchtenlauf celebration
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A Krampus performer lunges at the crowds in the creepy Christmas tradition
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Another carries a smoke bomb as it runs through the streets
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The terrifying legend was the opposite of St Nick but would visit houses with him and punish children
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Some children don't seem too fazed by the terrifying beast as they pose with performers
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