Ancient pagan festival sees fiendish ogres roam village streets to chase away evil winter spirits in the annual Perchten gathering in Bavaria Welcome to the annual Perchten gathering near Kirchseeon, ...

The Perchten parade in southern Germany is a centuries-old tradition celebrating the goddess Perchta around the winter solstice. Locals dress up in elaborate monster costumes to dance, sing and march ...

Germany is preparing to celebrate Krampus, possibly the world's most frightening Christmas tradition. Krampus is a beast-like creature that originates from German folk law. He punishes children during ...

One of the monsters known as 'Perchten' that march and dance during the shortest and darkest days of the year in Germany. Source: Reuters Preparing for Christmas has a special meaning in the small ...

A disturbing Instagram video from a Styrian Perchten association is currently causing a massive stir online. Hundreds of users are clicking and commenting - some are stunned. In the clip, darkly ...

As the festive season approaches in the Alpine regions of Europe, a captivating and spine-chilling tradition takes place, the Krampus and Perchten Parade. This centuries-old tradition, deep rooted in ...

The Perchten in Schleißheim were furious after it was noticed on Friday, December 13 of all days that an advertising poster for the Perchtenkehraus had been removed and taken away. After an appeal on ...

In the Bavarian town of Kirchseeon, locals have been busy preparing for Christmas—by taking part in a traditional parade dressed as terrifying monsters. "Perchten" processions are traditionally held ...

From 3 PM: A traditional Perchten run that transforms the Tivoli grounds into a spooky Advent setting. Ideal for those who want to experience Krampus in its wildest form.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bavarians dressed as monsters take part in a traditional parade to reawaken nature in the darkest days of the year. Rough cut (no ...