Historian to give talk as part of Whitby Krampus Run 10th anniversary
As part of Whitby Krampus Run’s 10th year celebrations, historian Professor Ronald Hutton CBE, an expert in folklore and pagan religions, will be giving a talk on Religion In Prehistoric Britain, at the Chapel on the Hill.
The event is to be held on June 19, tickets £10 plus booking fee and are now on sale with all profits from the event going to Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary.
There will also be a collection and raffle for the charity.
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The main Whitby Krampus Run event is due to take place on December 7 and 8.
It is an interpretation of the Alpine festive tradition where, on the feast of St Nicholas, the good saint bearing gifts is accompanied by a horned creature the Krampus allowed to punish the wicked.
Organisers Elaine Edmunds and Laurence Mitchell said: “This came about in Whitby from our keen interest in comparative folklore and from alternative themed life drawing sessions at La Rosa hotel, starting in 2013.
“We have included local folklore and have been influenced by the Star Carr horned head dresses from 11,000 years ago, presently featured in the After the Ice Age exhibition in York.”
Whitby Krampus Run has grown to be a popular public event over the whole weekend including an evening ball and fundraising for charities, in partnership with independent businesses in the area.
It is now involved in other local and folklore events and recently featured at Whitby Fish and Ships Festival alongside Made In Whitby with St Hilda, the Wyrms and, fundraising for Whitby Disablement Action Group.