Tossup
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 with a bag of ashes if they don’t know their prayers. In Dutch tradition, this figure embarks on a yearly journey from Spain with another figure commonly portrayed in blackface. 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 Krampus, who punishes children. This legendary figure was based on a bishop of Myra who was known for his secret gift-giving. For 10 points, what figure delivers presents to children with his red-nosed reindeer Rudolph? ■END■
ANSWER: Santa Claus [or Saint Nicholas or Sinterklaas or Sint-Nicolaas; accept Father Christmas; accept Grandfather Frost; accept Ded Moroz before mention]
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= Average correct buzz position
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Position | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Decker | George Mason A | Maryland A | 32 | 10 |
| Ben Spirtas | Maryland C | Rutgers A | 57 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (North) | UK | 5 | 100% | 40% | 75.80 |
| UK (South) | UK | 8 | 100% | 13% | 55.13 |
| Northern California | US | 4 | 100% | 0% | 34.50 |
| Southern California | US | 7 | 100% | 14% | 48.14 |
| Eastern Canada (1) | US | 5 | 100% | 0% | 48.40 |
| Eastern Canada (2) | US | 9 | 100% | 22% | 54.22 |
| Florida | US | 4 | 100% | 25% | 59.00 |
| Great Lakes | US | 12 | 100% | 42% | 69.00 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | US | 9 | 100% | 22% | 52.56 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | US | 2 | 100% | 0% | 44.50 |
| Midwest | US | 9 | 100% | 0% | 54.33 |
| North | US | 4 | 100% | 25% | 74.75 |
| Northeast | US | 10 | 100% | 10% | 53.60 |
| Pacific | US | 8 | 100% | 13% | 52.00 |
| Southeast | US | 13 | 100% | 8% | 56.00 |
| Upstate NY | US | 5 | 100% | 20% | 63.40 |