This is Knecht Ruprecht, known in Holland as "Black Pete". If you have been a bad little boy or girl, he beats you with his stick - or leaves a little stick by your boots as a warning. Since he is a slightly brutal character, he is often left out of the St. Nick celebrations...but I am starting to appreciate his worth! :^)
Sankt Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht. Will you get Lebkuchen and little oranges, or will you get a wack with a straw broom? Better stop stealing toys from your sister at every turn!
This is Knecht Ruprecht, known in Holland as "Black Pete". If you have been a bad little boy or girl, he beats you with his stick - or leaves a little stick by your boots as a warning. Since he is a slightly brutal character, he is often left out of the St. Nick celebrations...but I am starting to appreciate his worth! :^)
Sankt Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht. Will you get Lebkuchen and little oranges, or will you get a wack with a straw broom? Better stop stealing toys from your sister at every turn!
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