Crank up the Winter, Crank up the Salsa, Crank up the...Monsters?

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November 30th 2008

Published: November 30th 2008

It's been a crazy and hectic weekend, but overall a good one. Friday night I just laid low. Didn't really have anything to do or anyone to play with. Thomas was off with the Frenchies , and Libor had his volleyball class and went out with some of the people from it after. I ended up going for a little tour of the city on my own, as it was heavily snowing and I wanted to see everything lit up f... Read Full Entry

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Nikolaus and his Farmhand

Nikolaus' #1 servent is a Farmhand by the name of Knecht Ruprecht, who murdered 3 children. Nikolaus found out and resurrected the children, but damned Knecht Ruprecht, who then dedicated himself to Nikolaus' service.

Sulmtaler Perchten

The Perchten made another appearance.

Nikolaus und eine Engelin

Nikolaus and an angel.

Fur

The Krampusse always have long, dark fur.

Krampus!

Again, makes the coal look a lot nicer, huh?

Lamingtaler Bergteufel

These are now demons from the mountains [Berge]

A White Krampus

They're usually dark colored, but this is a mountain Krampus, so it's white to blend with the snow, most likely.

Nikolaus und Engelin

Nikolaus and an angel once more.

Cart

There were several carts, most likely to take away the children in.

Krampus

Not the most attractive creatures.

Eggersdorfer Krampusse

Krampusse from Eggersdorf.

Eggersdorfer Krampusse

The oddest looking Krampusse, hands down.

Ein moderner Krampus

A modern Krampus, riding on a motorcycle.

Er ist freigeworden!

He broke free! Not totally, though, he's still dragging the stump he was chained to.

Keine Angst

Everyone there was on edge and very jumpy, except for this little guy. Everytime a Krampus walked by, he'd shout, "HALLO!" and stick out his hand to greet them. A few times the Krampusse tried to carry him away and he got scared, but everytime he invited another one over to us, Libor and I cringed.

Krampus

The horns are also one of the sure-signs of a Krampus.

Fire-Breather

Unfortunately my camera was too slow to catch it, but this woman (not the one in red) led the way for one village by breathing fire, and a man brought up the rear doing the same.

Kasematten Teufel

The final Krampusse terrorize the city.

Das Tannenbaum beim Hauptplatz!

The Christmas tree is finally lit!

Hauptplatz

I'll let you all revel in your jealous since I LIVE HERE.

30th November 2008

Mom
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Wow! Scary......monsters!!!!! Glad you took the lift down!

30th November 2008

Barbara
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Awesome pictures, Matthew. And kids here cry when they sit on Santa's lap. Gives new meaning to the term scary.

1st December 2008

kristy
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Wow! That sounds so awesome! I love the pictures! Looks so Christmas-y! Your dream land! The whole monster thing sounds scary - I even got a twinge of nerves reading it! I know, that's just me! Once again, I sound like a broken record, but I am SOO happy that you are having such an amazing experience! Good job on trying goulash - and eggs! We pulled out the x-mas decorations today and set up out dickens village complete with snow! The only we'll see here I'm afraid! xok

1st December 2008

nambo
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advent
The old cultures really survive......ever get the comments on Gras? we mailed?.....enjoying your fun along with you...... G

2nd December 2008

regina
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yikes! I'm gonna have nightmares. With all that snow your "handshoes" must be getting a lot of use!

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