Lutzelfrau

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Lutzelfrau is a witch in German folklore who gives gifts — particularly apples, nuts and dried plums — to children on Saint Lucy's Day (December 13).[1] Lutzelfrau customs are also common in Slovenia and Croatia, where a "dark Luz" was contrasted to the Christian saint.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Kretzenbacher, Leopold (1959). Santa Lucia und die Lutzelfrau. R. Oldenbourg.
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