Perchten

The name originates from the Old High German word peraht brilliant or bright. Frau Perchta isnt as well known as Krampus these days which is a shame because this Christmas-time goddesswitchall-around-terrifying-gal deserves a lot more press.

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. Notable examples are the Perchten dancer-masqueraders of Austria the ritual dances such as the moriscas or moriscos santiagos and matachinas of the Mediterranean and Latin. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Ein Percht ist eine Gestalt des baierisch-österreichischen alpenländischen Brauchtums von der es vor allem in der Zeit von Ende November bis Januar mehrere verschiedene Varianten.

The word Perchten is plural for Perchta and this has become the name of her entourage as well as the name of animal masks worn in parades and festivals in the mountainous regions of Austria. Perchten are no lone wolfs and usually occur in packs which are called Passen. Grimm thought Holda is her equivalent while the Weiße Frauen may derive directly from Berchta in her white form.

Krampus- and Perchten parades truly are an unforgettable experience as much a part of Salzburgs Christmas season as the famous Christkindlmarkt and the almost meditative Advent. Unter Perchten versteht man im alpenländischen Raum vorkommende Gestalten die hauptsächlich in der vorweihnachtlichen Zeit im Dezember Weihnachtsfeiertage und. 828 people like this.

Derzeit 32 aktive Mitglieder. Boys who are dressed up wear weird masks as well as bells and clips round their waists which should put to. In the 16th century the Perchten took t.

880 people follow this. One of the most known are the processions of the Schiachperchten ugly Perchten who are described above but there are also various customs of Schönperchten beautiful Perchten. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators.

Perchten are associated with midwinter and the embodiment of fate and the souls of the dead.

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