Sautener elementary school: traditional figures bring light into the Advent season!

Sautener elementary school: traditional figures bring light into the Advent season!

In the run -up to Christmas, the Sautens elementary school experienced a fascinating tradition: the idea of the "Kathreinelar", which appeared in a wild outfit in order to take the fear of the dark shapes of the Krampus. Director Klaus Heiß emphasized these encounters as an excellent opportunity in order to bring the deeply rooted traditions in Austria closer to the students in a playful way. "The children are totally happy when they see that there are normal people behind the masks," said Heiß. The "Kathreinelar" not only have the task of reducing fear, but also arousing interest in the customs in the region, as meinbezirk.at reported.

A look behind the scenes

Behind this initiative is a profound understanding of child psychology and the cultural roots of Tyrol. As a elementary school teacher with a passion for history and regional customs, Michaela-sautner.at helps to promote the fascination for these traditions. In her own stories, she tells about the formative events of Tyrolean history and combines the present with the past. These events not only promote awareness of local customs, but also strengthen the community spirit of the students and their families.

The "Kathreinelar" and their appearance in elementary school are an impressive example of how tradition and education can be harmoniously linked. These events help to keep the cultural identity in Tyrol alive and to convey important values to the children that will have rich importance beyond school.