A village in the Czech Republic has a custom to celebrate Christmas by wearing devil costumes to tease people.
This strange Christmas custom takes place in the village of Francova Lhota on December 3 every year.
This is an event that is very much appreciated by the locals. It originates from the belief in the legend that at Christmas, Santa Claus will come to give gifts to good children, and the devil will punish the guilty.
On this occasion, people wearing devil costumes holding scythes or reindeer costumes go in groups on the street, knocking on door to door and threatening and teasing people.
For the villagers of Francova Lhota, this is an important event, attracting a lot of participants. Both adults and children can dress up as a way to celebrate Christmas.
The festival takes place for about 3 days, attracting a large number of visitors.