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In Slavic countries, this figure is syncretized with a grandfather of Snegurochka (“SNEY-guh-ROACH-kah”) named Ded Moroz. One servant of this figure wears bells on his clothes and beats people (10[1])with a bag of ashes (-5[2])if they don’t know their (-5[2])prayers. (10[2]-5[1])In Dutch tradition, this figure embarks (10[1])on a (10[1])yearly journey from Spain with another figure commonly portrayed in blackface. (10[1])Knecht Ruprecht (“K’NESHT ROO-presht”) and Zwarte Piet (“SWAHR-tuh PEET”) are companions of this figure, as well as the horned, birch-rod wielding (10[1])Krampus, who punishes children. This legendary figure was based on a bishop of Myra who was known for his secret (10[2])gift-giving. For 10 points, what figure delivers presents to children (10[2])with his red-nosed reindeer (10[1])Rudolph? ■END■

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