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Day in Photos: Dec. 5, 2012

Posted: 12/5/2012 10:38 AM

Men dressed in bizarre straw outfits and devilish masks start the traditional "Buttnmandl" run, when they shout and make noise with cowbells to frighten people in the village of Bischofswiesen, Germany, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The pre-Christmas tradition dates back to pagan times as a protection against evil spirits in the darkest time of the year. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

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