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Knecht Ruprecht (Servant Rupert) is one of the traditional companions of St Nicholas.
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How do you pronounce Knecht Ruprecht?
neckt(the 'ck' is rolled, like a Scottish person would pronounce it) roo-preh(soft)-ckt ('ck' as above)
What is the origin of the surname Rup?
Ruppig is the German word for gruff. Closely associated German surnames are Rup, Rupe and Ruprecht. In German the word ruprecht is used to describe someone who helps St. Nicholas as in Knecht Ruprecht or Santa's helper, however, the words literally mean helper (knecht) to (recht) children as opposed to children who are gruff (ruppig). See Wikipedia: Rupe (surname).The Rup surname is found primarily in Germany, Austria and in other European countries such as England, Ireland, Bavaria, Hungary, and Prussia. See Ancentry.com Rup Family History.
Do the Germans still celebrate the Knecht Ruprecht tradition inGermany?
Knecht Ruprecht is still part of German tradition. He is the servant of Sankt Nicholaus (St Nicholas - Santa Claus). St Nicholas' Day is on 6 December and in German tradition he and Santa Claus visit the homes of children in the night of 5/6 December to bring them presents. Traditionally he is depicted as a Moor and would carry Santa's sack, containing fruit and nuts for the good children and birch sticks for the bad children (for them to be smacked).
What is the birth name of David Ruprecht?
David Ruprecht's birth name is David Martin Ruprecht.
When was Ruprecht Polenz born?
Ruprecht Polenz was born in 1956.
How tall is Heiko Ruprecht?
Heiko Ruprecht is 187 cm.
When was Manuel Ruprecht born?
Manuel Ruprecht was born in 1994.
How tall is Manuel Ruprecht?
Manuel Ruprecht is 162 cm.
What nicknames does David Ruprecht go by?
David Ruprecht goes by Dave.
What is David Ruprecht's birthday?
David Ruprecht was born on October 14, 1948.
When was David Ruprecht born?
David Ruprecht was born on October 14, 1948.
When was Steven Ruprecht born?
Steven Ruprecht was born on 1987-06-24.
