An ancient cultural area, populated by about 14 million people, means in its change a challenge to deal with aspects and developments of the alpine region. In the course of history, people have profoundly changed the landscape ecologically, influenced it culturally and developed it socio-economically in order to secure their livelihood. Interdisciplinarity is the hallmark of a thematic examination of cultural geography, political education, folklore and cultural studies. Increasingly, the Alpine region is gaining importance as a recreational area for tourism.

Die in diesem Taschenbuch beschriebenen Tiroler Fasnachtsbräuche können als lebendiger Teil der alpenländischen Brauchtumskultur betrachtet werden und sind sowohl vom Standpunkt der Europäischen Ethnologie als auch weiterer kulturwissenschaftlicher Disziplinen von großem Interesse. So ist die Fasnacht in Tirol heute kein vom Aussterben bedrohtes Kulturgut mehr, sondern ein lebendiger Beweis für das Wiederaufleben eines sehr alten Kulturschatzes. Beginnend mit den grundlegenden Positionen der Fasnachtsforschung führt diese wissenschaftliche Abhandlung durch die Bedeutungsebenen der...

Folklore / local customs and interculturality / inculturation are concerned with the study of the nativity scene, which takes on significance at Christmas time. In addition, the study of nativity scenes is of interest in the preservation and appreciation of cultural and religious competence as an element in the representation of biblical events at Christmas time.The author presents this connection from this dual perspective resulting from his educational biography. This context is seen as an enrichment of the views of nativity scene studies. In the following, the history of the nativity...

Le folklore/les coutumes locales et l'interculturalité/l'inculturation se sont intéressés à l'étude des crèches, qui prend tout son sens au moment de Noël. En complément, une étude des crèches trouve son intérêt dans le maintien et la valorisation de la compétence culturelle - religieuse en tant qu'élément de représentation d'événements bibliques au moment de Noël.L'auteur présente ce lien dans cette double perspective, qui découle de son parcours de formation. Ce contexte est considéré comme un enrichissement des points de vue d'une étude des crèches. Dans ce qui...

Following studies at the Institute of Folklore - European Ethnology/ University of Innsbruck, the aim of folklore studies is to document university work and subsequently to investigate relevant topics in a pluralistic society, including cultural and religious competence. St. Nicholas embodies Christian values. His legend goes back to Bishop Nicholas from Myra on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, who is said to have once helped people in need with numerous miracles and donations. St. Nicholas is therefore still a great role model when it comes to donations and giving.During the Christmas...