On dec. the fith, we have a very funny custom. All people goes out on the street at night, wheras guised people are hidden in
dark places.

the golden angels are our "Santa Clause"

Suddenly they came out and try to make fear.

They make your hair black and dirty and others get a bit hurt (not seriously).
These men look a bit like orcs, and they follow St. Nikolaus (he distributes goodies to the good ones) to punish the "bad guys and girls". Sometimes, you get captured in a cage or a basket for about 2 hours. It is so much fun, you should once see it.
Yes, he cames from little Asia, from Myra - so, I am sure, we are talking of the same one.