Krampuslauf 2013 Bad Gastein Austria HD 1080p

Saint Nicholas, the basket bearer, the angel, and the Krampus parade through the Gastein Valley in Salzburg on December 5th and 6th. This is a long-standing tradition, particularly pronounced in the Gastein Valley. Saint Nicholas is greeted at the front door by the father or mother and escorted into the room where everyone has gathered. The Feast of Saint Nicholas is also one of the oldest recorded festival customs.