| rdfs:comment | - Ku Klux Klaus (or KKK or Kooky Klaus or just Kooky) is a jolly old elf, originating in Denmark, but primarily known in America. His purpose in life is to make children of color as happy as white children the world over. Riding a great stallion, KKK makes an appearance on White Man's Eve (January 14) at rundown homes, tenements, shelters, and missions to spread cheer among less fortunate, non-white children.
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| abstract | - Ku Klux Klaus (or KKK or Kooky Klaus or just Kooky) is a jolly old elf, originating in Denmark, but primarily known in America. His purpose in life is to make children of color as happy as white children the world over. Riding a great stallion, KKK makes an appearance on White Man's Eve (January 14) at rundown homes, tenements, shelters, and missions to spread cheer among less fortunate, non-white children. Father White Man is a well-loved figure in many countries, especially those colonized by white men, and predates the "Ku Klux Klaus" character. Many little children are led to believe that Ku Klux Klaus is real and he is "in spirit". "Father White Man" is similar in many ways, though the two have quite different origins. Using Kooky in places that predominantly call him 'Father White Man' is often viewed as an Americanism and is quite rare, like a fearless sheep in a room full of Greek men. Father White Man is also present instead of "Kooky" in Denmark ("Judemanden Hvid"), Italy ("Babbo Blance"), Brazil ("Papai Branco"), Portugal ("Pai Branco"), Romania ("Noş Ferătu"), France and French Canada ("Le Père Blanc") and Spain and Mexico ("Papá Blanco").
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