re WET 786 Betsy

[Willi]

Cool image! Very well done! :) It would be a bit less scarier indeed if
the Krampus showed up only periodically like you mentioned. ;)))

Holy cow! Is Krampus a real thing to scare kids in your country, Willi?

I've known Krampus when I was a kid. He has a strong revival now,
inspired by Halloween, which does not really match very well with the
traditions here. Nov 1st is a High Feast in Catholic countries called
'All Saints' the next day is called 'All Souls'. It is usual that
everyone goes to the cemeteries these days, everyone is busy ornating
the graves of their ancestors. You meet everyone at the graveyards, old
school mates, relatives that you haven't seen for years, it is really a
remarkable social event. The shops are full with flowers, candles and
floral arrangements. Nobody cares really about Halloween stuff at this
time - nobody knew of Halloween anyways until about 20 years ago. But
the scary spirit of Halloween brought new life into the Krampus
tradition, and now he mixed up with other Alpine customs (Perchten,
which are scary masks to shy away winter and evil spirits) and is more
popular than ever. - Not always harmless by all means.
It was in the news yesterday that a 15 year old and a Krampus were
seriously hurt on Krampus events.

Now be very afraid, Krampus has already arrived in the States ;)

[betsy]

Post by Willi
Cool image! Very well done! :) It would be a bit less scarier indeed if
the Krampus showed up only periodically like you mentioned. ;)))

Thanks very much, Willi!

I think you mean it would be a bit MORE scarier if Krampus popped up
periodically. At least, that's what I meant. :)

Interesting background on Krampus. The All Saints-All Souls days sound
like the mexican Day of the Dead. They go to the cemeteries with
flowers, decorations, and food, and I think they talk to their
ancestors. It's very festive.

Post by Willi
Now be very afraid, Krampus has already arrived in the States ;)

Oy. Yes, I am afraid. But, the video you sent was far more compelling. I
watched it through several times. That girl is mesmerizing.

[Willi]

Post by betsy

Post by Willi
Cool image! Very well done! :) It would be a bit less scarier indeed if
the Krampus showed up only periodically like you mentioned. ;)))

Thanks very much, Willi!
I think you mean it would be a bit MORE scarier if Krampus popped up
periodically. At least, that's what I meant. :)

I understood. I noticed you had problems to make the animation. My
intention was to express that the image was scary enough, and as seen
from a logical standpoint it would be less scarier to face the devil
from time to time only than to have him present permanently in a still
image. ;) [I was just following my permanent inner compulsion to point
out the positive side of things ;) ]

Post by betsy
Interesting background on Krampus. The All Saints-All Souls days sound
like the mexican Day of the Dead. They go to the cemeteries with
flowers, decorations, and food, and I think they talk to their
ancestors. It's very festive.

The social come together is just a side effect. In fact everybody wants
to have the neatest decorations and walks around judging the others. No
meals and candy skulls here. :)

Post by betsy

Post by Willi
Now be very afraid, Krampus has already arrived in the States ;)

Oy. Yes, I am afraid. But, the video you sent was far more compelling. I
watched it through several times. That girl is mesmerizing.

[betsy]

Post by Willi
I understood. I noticed you had problems to make the animation. My
intention was to express that the image was scary enough, and as seen
from a logical standpoint it would be less scarier to face the devil
from time to time only than to have him present permanently in a still
image. ;) [I was just following my permanent inner compulsion to point
out the positive side of things ;) ]

Well, my intention was to say that a scary picture is one thing but when
something POPS UP it startles you and is more scary. But, that's just my
opinion! :)))

[Willi]

Post by betsy

Post by Willi
I understood. I noticed you had problems to make the animation. My
intention was to express that the image was scary enough, and as seen
from a logical standpoint it would be less scarier to face the devil
from time to time only than to have him present permanently in a still
image. ;) [I was just following my permanent inner compulsion to point
out the positive side of things ;) ]

Well, my intention was to say that a scary picture is one thing but when
something POPS UP it startles you and is more scary. But, that's just my
opinion! :)))

Ok! Do it! Scare me! :))))