Wild Christmas tradition out of the Tyrol Alps where a group of Krampusse roams the ski resorts and mountain huts looking for naughty skiers. In Alpine folklore Krampus reports directly to old Saint Nicholas and comes out during the Advent season to scare children who misbehave. Good children get sweets and bad children get beaten with birch rods. Not sure if the skiers in this video were rude to lifties or blaring music out of bluetooth speakers but the Krampus took care of them.
“The Krampus tradition has a long history in South Tyrol. Originally, the Krampus was the dark companion of Saint Nicholas, punishing the naughty. With their eerie masks and wild dances, they chase away evil spirits during the winter months. Especially in Welschnofen and other villages in South Tyrol, the runs are an important part of local heritage – a mix of mysticism, adrenaline, and tradition.”