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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 (10[1])of this figure wears bells on his clothes and beats people with a bag (10[1])of ashes (-5[1])if they (10[1])don’t know their (10[1])prayers. In Dutch tradition, this figure embarks on a yearly journey from Spain with another (10[1])figure (10[2])commonly portrayed in blackface. (10[2])Knecht (10[1])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 (10[1])of Myra who was known (10[1])for his secret gift-giving. For 10 points, what figure delivers presents to children (10[1])with his red-nosed reindeer Rudolph? ■END■

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