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Christmas time in Austria! Krampus time in @visitgastein and @salzburgerland as shown in their footage, and many other regions. On December 6th we celebrate St. Nikolaus Day in Austria. He brings small gifts to children - they wake up to their boots filled with sweet treats after placing them outside the night before. So around this day, bakeries in Austria will sell little Krampus treats, made of Brioche or Semmerl dough. I grew up with these and my kids get them as well every year ❤️👹 Recipe

This is what Christmas in Austria looks like 👹 In the Austrian state of Tyrol, Saint Nicholas Day falls each year on December 6th—and with the holiday arrives one of the world’s eeriest Christmas traditions. To welcome the season, residents dress up like Krampus, a demonic figure from Alpine folklore said to punish children who have behaved badly throughout the year. Versions of the custom can be found all throughout Europe, including in Austria, Bavaria, and Croatia. During cities’ annual Kram