Villagers to Refugees: Please Don't Fear Krampus

Villagers to Refugees: Please Don't Fear Krampus:

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Fearing the spectacle would be misunderstood, community representatives last week visited the 22 migrants — including 12 children — who have been housed in the Alpine village since the end of October.

They were shown the frightening masks and given insight into the event’s history with the help of an Arabic translator. The verdict? The newcomers had “lots of fun,” according to social worker...