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*I don't think it's scary

The Origin of Black Santa Claus

Now that you know what Black Santa Claus is, why was there such a being?

It is said that the true identity of Black Santa Claus is Knecht Louprecht, the valet of "St. Nicholas," who was the motif of Santa Claus.

It is not clear why Knecht became the motif.

However, it is said that the main area where Black Santa Claus is handed down is the German area, and that Black Santa Claus may have been created to discipline children.

Kounel.

Santa Claus for good children, Black Santa Claus for bad children.

I guess he was teaching them to be good children in order to get good gifts.

In fact, there is a Black Santa Claus in that famous cartoon!

I have explained about Black Santa Claus so far, but there is actually another Japanese work in which Black Santa Claus appears.

It is "Anpanman!