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200326 minPGdocumentary

Kranky Klaus

200326 minPGdocumentary

People dressed as hairy monsters scare the population during Austria's annual Christmas folklore street ritual, accompanied by a metal soundtrack from The Melvins.

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People dressed as hairy monsters scare the population during Austria's annual Christmas folklore street ritual, accompanied by a metal soundtrack from The Melvins.

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Cameron Jamiedirector

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In Austria, the annual Krampus street ritual transforms the festive season into a spectacle of fright. Participants don hairy monster costumes, parading through towns to scare onlookers. The event, rooted in Christmas folklore, features a heavy metal soundtrack by The Melvins, adding an American twist to the traditional celebration. This 26-minute recording captures the chaotic energy and cultural significance of the Krampus festivities, blending local customs with an unexpected musical backdrop.

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