John (and Lydia) as X:Sinte Mette (site only in Dutch though), a saint celebrated locally in Mechelen.  The story is that he cut his cloak in two and gave half of it to a poor person to keep him warm, so all the kids at school wore little towels around them to remind them of Sinte Mette.  On Sinte Mette day (Nov 11, also WWI Armistice Day) the children go door to door singing the Sinte Mette song, for which they are given treats or money.  Last year, John got to keep both his and Lydia's money and made about $10 in a single day (in addition to all the treats!!)
 


The 2004 crew - Rebecca on the left, then Joke, Lydia, Alexandre, and John