The Bogeyman at Christmas?
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USC-Lancaster Native American Studies Center 119 South Main Street, Lancaster, South Carolina 29720
On Dec. 13, Claudia Heinemann-Priest, USC Lancaster Instructor of English, Catawba, and Native American Literature will present “The Bogeyman at Christmas? The Background and History of Krampus and Knecht Rupprecht, ‘Companions’ of Saint Nicholas/Father Christmas.” This presentation will delve into the myths and legends of the Krampus/Knecht Rupprecht and similar figures.
The figure of Krampus originally comes – like many other demonic figures of the Alpine region – from pre-Christian times, while his milder counterpart, Knecht Rupprecht, is the assistant of Saint Nicholas, who in the traditions of the northern and central German-speaking area comes on the eve of Dec. 6. Both serve as corrective figures that accompany Saint Nicholas. As he deals out treats, they deal out coals and rod beatings for naughty children.
Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register here.
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