13 UnMerry Monsters

Are you really ready for the holidays? Have you taken precautions against the Yule Cat? Meow!

Beloved Krampus is just the beginning of the holiday beast line-up. There are many others that deserve your attention. Get to know Mari Lwyd, a skeleton horse who challenges people to a battle of rhymes. How about the French whipping father, le Pere Fouttard? Locally, we must be on the lookout for a visit from the Belsnickel. Maybe you think your decor is up to snuff for inspection by The Yule Goat? Ahem. Prepare to be judged by this beast!

Settle in for a spooky winter evening as we welcome Rissa Miller back to the 9 Collective for an evening exploring tales of unmerry monsters and other dark traditions of the Yuletide.

Join us for this darker look at holiday legends and lore, and discover the shady backend of the most wonderful time of the year ~ or as we like to think of it, a Creepy Little Christmas.

Please note all of the following event details:

• Santa Clause: If your child celebrates with a Santa tradition, this lecture may not be ideal for them ~ the history of Santa is briefly explored and it would be enough to debunk the legend of the jolly old gift-giver.
• Age for guests: Many of these old tales are dark and may not be ideal for children under age 14. There is no age restriction, however, you know your child best!
• Indoor Event: This is an indoor, seated event with a lively lecture format that includes a Prezi-based slide show and paper handout. We will not leave The 9 Collective.
• No Monsters: There won't be any actual monsters (in costume or otherwise) attending the talk.
• Scented Candles: The 9 Collective is a retail location and sells incense and scented candles. This space has fragrance in use.
• Food/Drinks/Tea: No food or drinks are provided, but are available for purchase on site. Hot tea will be available by the cup.
• Parking: Parking is free; there is a large lot with some ADA-compliant parking spots.
• Restrooms: There is an ADA-compliant bathroom onsite.
• Seating: There are no reserved seats. If you wish to sit with a group, please arrive early to get your preferred spot.
• Weather policy: Weather would only affect the program should Lancaster County have a severe snow or ice event. There is no refund for RAIN. If a serious weather event is anticipated, please check your email associated with Eventbrite by noon the day of the program. Thank you for your attention to this!
• Refund policy: Refunds for advance tickets will only be available until 72 hours (3 days) before the event. If you find you cannot make it and it's past the 72-hour deadline, please give your ticket to a friend.
• Paperless Check-In: There is no need to print your ticket. All ticketholders will have their name on a list at the door for check-in.
• Questions? Reach out to Rissa at [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, United States