Rubbels
demonic Lorraine single tradition · 1
Rubbels is a companion of Saint Nicholas in German-speaking Lorraine. These characters act as a foil to the benevolent Christmas gift-bringer, threatening to thrash or abduct disobedient children.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Hanstrapp, Père Fouettard, Krampus, Befana, Knecht Ruprecht, Parkelj, Klaubauf, Bartel, Pelzebock, Pelznickel, Belzeniggl, Belsnickel, Schmutzli, Rumpelklas, Bellzebub, Hans Muff, Drapp, Buzebergt, Zwarte Piet, čert, anděl
- serves
- Saint Nicholas
Mentioned by
- Krampus
- Befana
- Knecht Ruprecht
- Parkelj
- Klaubauf
- Bartel
- Pelzebock
- Pelznickel
- Belzeniggl
- Belsnickel
- Schmutzli
- Rumpelklas
- Bellzebub
- Hans Muff
- Drapp
- Buzebergt
and 3 more
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In France, Saint Nicholas' companion is called Rubbels in German-speaking Lorraine and Hanstrapp in Alsace, East of France and the Père Fouettard (Wallonia, Northern and Eastern France).”
#34412 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001