“Have you been naughty or nice?
St Nicholas brings good children rewards, but he has a companion who has
different clients.
Krampusnacht, usually celebrated on December 5th, involves dressing up as the demonic creature Krampus, and roaming the streets frightening hildren with chains and bells.
Come and discover this central European creature whose popularity is rising again.
Close your eyes and wish for gifts … if you dare.
Brief Bio
Deborah Hyde is an author, presenter and producer who has written for periodicals such as The Guardian and The Fortean Times, and who specialises in the subject of weird belief.
For ten years, Deborah was Editor-in-Chief of The Skeptic and is a fellow of The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
She makes frequent TV appearances, being a regular contributor to ‘Strange Evidence‘ and ‘Mysteries at the Museum‘, and has presented sceptical insights in two of BBC iPlayer’s most successful recent podcasts ‘Uncanny‘, ‘The Battersea Poltergeist‘ and ‘Lady Swindlers‘.”
You can safely ignore this if you’ve read it before – but this one is on the 2nd Wednesday in December!
Talks are usually (December is always an exception) on the 4th Wednesday of every month, at 7:00 for 7:30, at The Winchester Club in Winchester. Please take a look at the FAQs for more info.
Admission is £5 which also gives you an entry in the book raffle. We take cash and major cards (cards preferred).
The event is in two parts – the talk and then a Q&A after the interval. We encourage you to support the venue by indulging in the available drinks before and during the event.
You are also welcome to join us for a drink in the bar after the event.