📖 Required Reading for KVP: The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas
If you're a new member of Krampus Verein Pinellas, this book is on our recommended reading list, and for good reason. Written by Al Ridenour, "The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil" is widely considered the most thorough, well-researched exploration of Krampus history and tradition available in English. Ridenour traveled to Austria and Germany, interviewing Krampus performers and mask makers firsthand to trace the character's roots from old-world folklore to the modern revival we're all part of today.
Even better: Al Ridenour will be joining us in person.
Al is confirmed as a speaker at the Krampus America Convention, hosted by KVP right here in St. Petersburg, FL, on February 5th & 6th, 2027 at Coastal Creative.
This is a rare chance to hear directly from the author behind the book that shaped so much of the modern American Krampus movement.
🎟️ Tickets, hotel partner info, and full convention details: www.krampusamerica.com
Let's hear from you:
📚 Have you read the book yet? What surprised you most about Krampus's real history?
🎭 What part of Krampus folklore do you wish more people understood?
🗓️ Will we see you at the convention in February?
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