In some stories, this figure's attendant uses a bag of ashes to beat those who do not pray; that assistant is the robe-wearing Knecht Ruprecht.
An analogue of this figure is said to be the only one of the giant race of the jentillak (JEN-tee-lahk) to survive the arrival of Christianity. That analogue of this figure slits the throats of sinners with a sickle and is the Basque Olentzero. In some stories, this figure's attendant uses a bag of ashes to beat those who do not pray; that assistant is the robe-wearing Knecht Ruprecht. A more sinister companion of this figure carries ruten, or bundles of birch branches, and is a fanged, horned being resembling a demonic goat. "The skepticism of a skeptical age" prevents some from believing in this figure, according to an editorial arguing that this figure exists. For 10 points, name this companion of Krampus, about whom Virginia O'Hanlon famously sent a letter to the New York Sun, and who gives out toys on Christmas.
An analogue of this figure is said to be the only one of the giant race of the jentillak (JEN-tee-lahk) to survive the arrival of Christianity.
Santa Claus [or Saint Nicholas; or Old Saint Nick; or Kris Kringle; or any other names of Santa Claus; accept Olentzero until read] &lt;Golfinos&gt;