The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

BAD BOY'S CHRISTMAS

THIS IDEA HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN THROUGH
THE FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS. IF YOU AREN'T
A GOOD PERSON ALL YEAR LONG, THEN INSTEAD
OF GETTING PRESENTS AT CHRISTMAS FROM SANTA,
HE WILL LEAVE SWITCHING STICKS, FOR THE
PARENTS, IN YOUR STOCKING.

Where learned: AUSTRALIA ; TOORAK ; VICTORIA

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.