He's 5 inches tall, wearing a little cap to cover his chestnut colored hair, a plaid scarf, and a coat with a red and white patterned trim. For no reason (or basis in fact) whatsoever, I think he is participating in the Hungarian tradition of "Mendikalas" - where carolers would move from house to house singing to families to collect donations. He is in great condition and has been stored safely away for many years.