Area(s) Reported: France, Austria, and Germany Date(s) Reported: Ancient Times to Present
In areas of France, Austria, and Germany, children can expect the yearly visits of Frau Perchta during the Twelve Days of Christmas to leave silver coins in their shoes... or to cut their bellies open and stuff them with straw.
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