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German Belsnickle Circa 1910-1920

Answer:
A Santa figure or candy container
made of papier-mâché and decorated with felt, faux fur and detailed trimming
reflecting the olden image of St. Nicholas:
The
Pennsylvania Dutch Santa figure, Pelze Nichol was pronouned "pelsnickle" by
Americans and eventually became belsnickle.
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What a belsnickle is?
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