Later this week, on the eve of Saint Nicholas day, hundreds of demon-faced creatures will descend upon the snowy streets of Alpine countries, rattling chains and bells in preparation for capturing naughty children and carrying them away on Krampusnacht. Fearsome… Read More ›
Germany
Silent Sundays: Halloween in Leipzig (2012)
Halloween at Belantis, the largest theme park in eastern Germany. 2012 AP photo by Jens Meyer. Related Posts: – Silent Sundays: All Saint’s Day (2011) – Bury the Carnival: 50 Eerie Photos of Abandoned Amusement Parks – Silent Sundays: Gansabhauet (2008)
Silent Sundays: Death in the Tree (1897)
Der Tod im Baum (Death in the Tree) by Angelo Jank in the magazine Jugend, 1897 (via The Morthouse) Related Posts: – Silent Sundays: Kostlivec (1961) – Silent Sundays: Empusa (1894) – Silent Sundays: Dark Star (1890)