Well, there's a group of people in Pittsburgh embracing the German folklore character, who apparently punishes children during the Christmas season who have misbehaved — kind of the opposite of Santa Claus, who rewards good behavior.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Beware! Krampus is coming to Market Square on Dec. 5
Well, there's a group of people in Pittsburgh embracing the German folklore character, who apparently punishes children during the Christmas season who have misbehaved — kind of the opposite of Santa Claus, who rewards good behavior.
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Wow, I'd read a little bit about "Krampusnacht" festivals happening in Europe but I never would have expected them to have one here in Pittsburgh. I guess people here are more into child kidnapping nightmare monsters than I thought. That being said, it certainly sounds like a unique way to spend the holiday season. Charming local events like these can really get one into the Christmas spirit, so I may have to put on some black long johns and some goat horns and go check it out. All jokes aside, I find the folklore aspect behind these sorts of holidays interesting, and seeing it firsthand would no doubt be a memorable experience to say the least. I've been looking for excuses to get off campus and get more in touch with the city of Pittsburgh, and I'll take any opportunity I can get.
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