Creepy Goings On in Sherwood Forest: The Krampus Run is here!

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While we visited Sherwood Forest in Nottingham, the Krampus Run group was there. The event was about the legend of Krampus, a half-goat, half-demon figure who punishes naughty children at Christmas. They also hold
other pagan winter solstice festivities, such as this one.

I believe the origins of Krampus lie in Switzerland, southern Germany, and western Austria. However, this group is from Whitby in Yorkshire, UK!

Their costumes were weird, wonderful and beautiful if you like that sort of thing. At least on a cold day they kept warm.

Apparently, they run through the trees, getting rid of evil spirits from the forest and looking for places to hibernate.

Let's just say they made an interesting visit. There had been high winds forecast but thankfully, the event managed to go ahead.

This post is for #beautifulsunday by @Ace108 and #sublimesunday by @c0ff33a.

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Hooray for Krampus! Gorgeous shots.

We have a Krampus event here that meets yearly in my neighborhood in early December. The costumes are incredible. I think one year I might make one for me and my little dog and join the fun.

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I must confess, I've never heard of them before. I do like things like this though. Yes, get your sewing machine out lol.

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Wow! They really look scary! I would run fast if I saw them in the evening by myself!🙀😂

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I wanted to run in the daylight! 😁

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I was afraid some could be the real thing just joining the fun!🙀

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I don't know. I think they could look scary especially to the kids.

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They were great with the kids. It was more funny than anything.

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