{"id":4987,"date":"2025-12-05T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/?p=4987"},"modified":"2025-11-25T12:00:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T12:00:52","slug":"krampusnacht","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2025\/12\/05\/krampusnacht\/","title":{"rendered":"Krampusnacht"},"content":{"rendered":"

Krampusnacht<\/h1>\n

If you just can\u2019t get enough of Halloween, then Krampusnacht may be for you! It\u2019s celebrated on 5th<\/sup> December. Taking place the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas (the patron saint of children). Krampus is very different to Saint Nicholas \u2013 he’s a devil like creature compared with the saintly Nicholas. Krampusnacht is celebrated in Alpine regions of countries such as Germany and Austria, also throughout central European countries. Due to it taking place at night and the creepy costumes worn Krampusnacht mirrors the scary vibes of Halloween.<\/p>\n

Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Krampus is said to be the son of Hel, the Norse god of the underworld, and he may have originally been part of a pagan winter solstice ritual to drive out the spirits of winter. Farmers believed that he protected their cattle in winter as they thought that evil spirits made their animals sick. He is now depicted as a horned devil and derives his name from the German word Krampen,<\/em> which means claw. Horned devils were often in medieval plays, and in the 12th<\/sup> century, the Catholic Church tried to ban Krampus celebrations due to his resemblance to the devil. The celebration survived and evolved into the modern era and is often an organised event in town squares or at festive markets.<\/p>\n

How is Krampusnacht celebrated<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While the Christmas season is a time of festivity and joy, Krampusnacht is a darker tradition that involves scary costumes, chasing children and prodding people with sticks during the Krampuslauf or Krampusrun. For this, adults dress up in fur costumes, masks and giant horns and wear cow bells as they chase people through streets. They run and jump menacingly, gently prodding spectators with bunches of twigs or sticks as they pass by, creating a lively but creepy atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Krampus is the very opposite of Saint Nicholas. It is said he punishes children for being bad, whereas Saint Nicholas rewards children for being good. On the night, children leave a boot outside their bedroom, and they will get a reward for being good or a rod for being naughty.<\/p>\n

Modern developments<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether due to social media or an increased interest in their ancestral homelands, in recent years Krampusnacht has also become a popular celebration in parts of the United States. Some cities, such as Seattle, Philadelphia, and New Orleans, hold Krampus parades. These parades often signify the beginning of the Christmas season.<\/p>\n

Box of Broadcasts<\/h3>\n

Krampus has now entered popular culture far beyond its European roots and you may want to participate yourself, so why not settle down to watch a Krampus movie such as Krampus, A Christmas Horror Story<\/em><\/a> starring Adam Scott and Toni Collete, or Tv show episodes of Grimm, <\/a>American Da,d <\/a>and this episode of the UK series Inside No.9 called\u00a0The Devil of Christmas<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n

These are available using\u00a0 Box of Broadcasts<\/a>. It is an online service that allows you to stream and access a treasure trove of audiovisual content for free if you are a member of Edinburgh Napier University. It includes broadcast TV shows and radio programs, plus you can make playlists and edit videos.<\/p>\n

Here are instructions on how to access Box of Broadcasts:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Sign into Library Search.<\/li>\n
  2. Select the Databases tab.<\/li>\n
  3. Click on the letter B.<\/li>\n
  4. Scroll down to Box of Broadcasts and click on the title.<\/li>\n
  5. You can now use the Search function to look for programmes you would like to watch or for subjects you are interested in.<\/li>\n
  6. Click on Guide to see the list of upcoming programmes, which you can request simply by selecting the request programme function underneath each listed programme. When the programme is ready to watch you will receive an email in your student or staff email inbox.<\/li>\n
  7. The My BOB section gives access to your requested programmes and allows the creation of playlists.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We would like to wish all our German, Austrian and Central European staff and students a happy Krampusnacht!<\/p>\n

    Don’t forget: You can use Library Search<\/a>\u00a0to find books and articles on folklore, celebrations, heritage and events.<\/p>\n

    By Vivienne Hamilton<\/p>\n

    Read more on the blog with articles like: World Television Day<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Krampusnacht If you just can\u2019t get enough of Halloween, then Krampusnacht may be for you! It\u2019s celebrated on 5th December. Taking place the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas (the patron saint of children). Krampus is very different to Saint Nicholas \u2013 he’s a devil like creature compared with the saintly Nicholas. 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A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all\u201d\u00a0#BreakTheBias. 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