Le PÃ re Fouettard -LRB- French for The whipping Father -RRB- is a character who accompanies St. Nicholas in his rounds during St. Nicholas 'Day -LRB- 6 December -RRB- dispensing lumps of coal and \ / or floggings to the naughty children while St. Nick gives gifts to the well comporter.
Le PÃ re Fouettard -LRB- French for The whipping Father -RRB- was a character who went with St. Nicholas in his rounds at Christmas giving the naughty children the whip while St.