Dark, coal-wielding antagonist seeking to ruin Christmas and overthrow Santa.
Santa is part of Belsnickel's adoptive family history.
The plot states that the Clauses adopted Belsnickel when he was young.
Mrs. Claus has an adoptive parental bond with Belsnickel.
The Clauses adopted Belsnickel, and Mrs. Claus remains involved in the village's response to his attack.
Kate repeatedly obstructs Belsnickel's attempt to ruin Christmas.
Kate travels with Santa to replace the Star and later races back to the village while Belsnickel pursues them.
Speck operates as Belsnickel's subordinate accomplice.
Belsnickel and Speck attempt to destroy the village together.
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