Pere Fouettard

What is the name of Saint Nick's helper who punishes naughty children in France?

• Zwarte Piet

• Père Fouettard

• Père La Pouque

• Knecht Ruprecht

In which regions of France is Saint Nicholas and his evil sidekick, Père Fouettard, still observed?

• Southern France

• Western France

• Central France

• North and northeastern regions

What is the primary purpose of Père Fouettard in the French Christmas tradition?

• To reward good children with gifts

• To scare naughty kids into being good

• To spread joy and happiness

• To entertain children with stories

What is the feast of St. Nicholas or Saint Nicholas day celebrated in France?

• November 11

• December 6

• December 25

• January 1

What does Père Fouettard usually carry in his hand as a punishment for naughty children?

• A switch

• A toy

• A book

• A bag of treats

What is the origin of Père Fouettard according to one popular story?

• He was a cruel butcher and maybe a cannibal

• He was a kind-hearted saint

• He was a mischievous elf

• He was a powerful wizard

In which region is Père Fouettard also known as Hans Trapp?

• Normandy

• Alsace Lorraine

• Brittany

• Provence

What is the Dutch version of St Nick's punishing helper known as?

• Krampus

• Zwarte Piet

• Belsnickel

• Knecht Ruprecht

What is the modern image of Zwarte Piet in the Dutch tradition?

• Always wearing a mask

• Completely invisible

• More terrifying and demonic

• Less scary and more friendly

Where can one experience Saint Nicholas and Père Fouettard in France?

• Only in Paris

• At the Christmas markets and parades in early December

• In the summer at the beach

• In the mountains during winter