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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 (10[1])if they don’t know (10[1])their prayers. In Dutch tradition, (10[1])this figure embarks on a yearly journey from Spain with another figure (-5[1])commonly portrayed in blackface. Knecht Ruprecht (10[2])(“K’NESHT ROO-presht”) and Zwarte Piet (10[1])(“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 (10[1])delivers presents to children with his red-nosed reindeer Rudolph? ■END■

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