Lutzelfrau (German: [ˈlʊtsl̩ˌfʁaʊ]) or Lutscherl in Eastern Austria is a witch in German folklore who gives gifts — particularly apples, nuts and dried plums — to children on Saint Lucy's Day (December 13), but also has a "dark Lucia" side. When acting as a malevolent figure, Lutzelfrau may disembowel or drown children.
Lutzelfrau (German: [ˈlʊtsl̩ˌfʁaʊ]) or Lutscherl in Eastern Austria is a witch in German folklore who gives gifts — particularly apples, nuts and dried plums — to children on Saint Lucy's Day (December 13), but also has a "dark Lucia" side. When acting as a malevolent figure, Lutzelfrau may disembowel or drown children.
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