San Nicolò and the Krampus

As night falls on December 5th… An allegory of the eternal struggle between good and evil.

The Befana

The Befana is a much-loved character from Italian folklore, whose origins date back to antiquity. According to the legends, she is a very old woman who flies on a broom the night between the 5th and 6th of January, visiting children to fill the stockings they have left hanging above the fireplace or near the window.

Schipp- Schapp

On the day of the celebration of the Holy Innocents on 28th December, children sing this ancient rhyme in Slovenian or German language: “Schipp-Schapp, live long, stay healthy, give willingly, Schipp-Schapp and all the best for the new year”.

Easter Traditions

Prajtl / Praitel (Slovenian) or Palmbuschen (German).

Maja

The month of May is the month of the Maja or Maibaum.

Events

There are numerous important events that have been celebrated in the area for many years.