Question: This tradition has taken place in Germany until the 1800s. Does anyone know what is was called and when was it taking place?

janee wrote: The photo looks scary in general, that's why it got a down vote. However, this kind of traditions are still alive in Eastern European countries like Romania

andruzca wrote: Scary but interesting definitely. It looks like the costume is a polar bear so I guess it's a winter tradition too

ioana wrote: Why did this post get downvotes? It may look creepy and haunted, but traditions are beautiful and should be appreciated as such.