While many people kick off the Christmas season by decking the halls, people in Austria have a more sinister way of getting into the holiday spirit. That's because the residents in some Austrian ...

A German holiday tradition is picking up steam in popularity here in the Quad Cities. December 5 is Krampusnacht, or the Night of the Krampus. In countries like Germany, Switzerland and Austria, ...

With traditional masked processions, this ominous ‘half-goat, half-demon’ creature visits naughty children in central Europe at Christmas. AP As clanging chains and pounding metal drums fill the ...

FARGO — In this season of light, Drekker Brewing is embracing the darkness on Saturday night. The Fargo brewery is turning to a bit of ancient Alpine folklore that’s gaining interest by hosting ...

SALZBURG, Austria — As you approach Salzburg's Max Aicher Stadium on the eve of the feast of St. Nicholas, you'd be forgiven if you thought that, from a distance, there appeared to be a Chewbacca ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While many people kick off the Christmas season by decking the halls, people in Austria have a more sinister way of getting into ...

In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many... It's Christmastime — and if you live in the Alps, ...