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In Slavic countries, this figure is syncretized with a grandfather of Snegurochka (10[1])(“SNEY-guh-ROACH-kah”) named Ded Moroz. One servant of this (10[1])figure wears bells on his clothes (10[1])and beats people with a bag of ashes (10[1])if they don’t know their prayers. (10[1])In Dutch tradition, (-5[1])this figure embarks on a yearly journey from Spain with another figure (10[1])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. (10[2])This legendary figure was based on a bishop of Myra who was known for his secret gift-giving. (10[1])For 10 points, what figure delivers presents to children with his red-nosed reindeer Rudolph? (10[1])■END■

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