Profs & Pints DC: Wintery Fairy Tales

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Wintery Fairy Tales,” an evening among ghosts, snow queens, and friendly bears, with Brittany Warman, former instructor at Ohio State University and co-founder of the Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic.

As cold winds whip through your hair, and winter’s chill bites your skin, there is little more inviting than a warm cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and a good fairy tale.

Join an engaging folklorist, Brittany Warman, for a magical evening exploring the fairy tales and folklore set during winter. You'll explore realms known only to the winds, search for a kingdom of ice, and ride a polar bear. You also might find strawberries in the snow and, perhaps, encounter a ghost or two.

You’ll learn how winter folklore often serves the dual purpose of emphasizing the dangers of the season and offering hope and possibility in the midst of darkness. In…