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She also bears a resemblance to the Scandinavian goddess Frigga, and both of them share one obsession in common: spinning, specifically, and domestic neatness generally. and carries a long knife hidden under her skirt. But this old crone packs a mighty wallop…. So let’s get to know Frau Perchta a little better, shall we?Īccording to Linda Raedisch, the author of The Old Magic of Christmas (a book we’ve blogged about and recommended before), Frau Perchta was also known as Berchta, or Bertha, and has also been called “Spinnstubenfrau” or “Spinning Room Lady.” She is often depicted with a beaked nose made of iron, dressed in rags, perhaps carrying a cane, and generally resembles a decrepit old crone. She’s a staple in the Alpine regions of southern Germany and Austria, but relatively under-the-radar in North America. Frau Perchta isn’t as well known as Krampus these days, which is a shame, because this Christmas-time goddess/witch/all-around-terrifying-gal deserves a lot more press.