Age-old St. Nicholas parade brings joy, relief in Czech Republic

Valasska Polanka/Francova Lhota, Czech Republic, Dec 6 (EPA-EFE).- A horde of demons, devils and grim reapers - alongside Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children - stalk the streets of a quaint village in Wallachia, the cacophonous sound of clanging metal cans that hang from their creepy costumes announcing their arrival to the local children.
(Camera: MARTIN DIVISEK. Editor: EMMA LOZANO)