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Krampus Fire Show/ Oberpfalz Schlossteufeln

12/20/2015

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     As the sun was setting & a fog rolled over the Bavarian forest we anticipated the Krampus fire show that we had been dying to see for such a long time. Krampus has gained popularity in America with the release of the movie, but he originated in Europe. Krampus didn't like it that I smiled at him so he grabbed my face turning it from side to side & whipped my legs with his chains. I ended up standing next to one of my students as well, whom Krampus continuously tried to intimidate. Poor girl was holding onto my leg & had her face buried in my jacket. Since she is a good girl, at the end of the show one of the demons handed her an angel charm. This traveling show performs at Christmas Markets as a reminder to children to be good or else...

I sell Krampus ornaments which you can buy for 5 bucks  HERE or if you are local contact me & you can avoid shipping charges by meeting up with me.



The Krampus Story
Krampus, whose name is derived from the German word krampen, means claw. Krampus is the dark companion of St. Nicholas. According to folklore, Krampus appears in towns the night before December 6, known as Krampusnacht (Krampus Night). December 6 also is Nikolaustag (St. Nicholas Day) when children look outside their door to see if the shoe they'd left out the night before contains presents (a reward for good behavior) or a rod (bad behavior). Krampus punishes the naughty children, swatting them with switches and rusty chains before dragging them, in baskets, to a fiery place below. The next time someone is doing something that Santa would disapprove of just remind them that Krampus knows when they're naughty, when they're nice and when they're home alone.

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INFORMATION:
Email: kontakt@oberpfalz-schlossteufeln.info
Website: www.oberpfalz-schlossteufeln.info
 FB: https://www.facebook.com/Oberpf%C3%A4lzer-Schlossteufeln-eV-264333490276620/?__mref=message_bubble


There is a show at the following locations. (I think around 5pm)
Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz 12/20/15
Weiden 1/5/16
Arrive at least an hour or you will be stuck in the back.
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Cindy
12/28/2015 01:37:29 pm

Where exactly in Weiden will it take place? Would love to take my family.

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Alexis Tucker
12/28/2015 01:45:18 pm

I am assuming near the resturaunts and shopping where H&M is at. I have seen other groups down there performing things. it doesn't say anywhere for sure though. Maybe you can contact them and they could tell you. I included the information for that at the bottom of the post. I wish I could be more help!

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Baan Moon link
6/7/2016 07:14:42 am

I'm enjoying reading your blog! It feels like I'm a part of your journey. Keep updating when you can!

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