temperklaas
Temperklaas is a Dutch figure associated with the Sinterklaas tradition. While Sinterklaas is the central saint figure, Temperklaas is often described as a helper or companion. The exact nature and appearance of Temperklaas can vary significantly in different interpretations and regional traditions. Sometimes, Temperklaas is portrayed as a more boisterous or even mischievous character compared to the serene Sinterklaas.
In some versions of the Sinterklaas folklore, Temperklaas is depicted as one of the many Zwarte Pieten
The etymology of "Temperklaas" is not definitively established. It is thought to be a portmanteau, potentially