is known as Baboushka. Also called
Grandfather Frost in some parts of the country.
In Holland "Sintirklass" arrives by boat on December 6th.
Children leave a wooden shoe filled with hay and carrots for
the donkey which carries the pack of toys.
In Sweden a gnome called "Juletomten" brings gifts in a
sleigh driven by goats.
In Germany and Switzerland the "Christkindl", or Christ
Child, brings the gifts. In some towns, Christkindl is an
angel who comes down from heaven to give gifts.
In Australia Santa rides water skis, has a white beard, and
red bathing suit.
In China, Christmas Old Man, brings gifts to children.
In England, Father Christmas wears a longer coat and has a
longer beard.
In France he's known as Pere Noel.
All of Latin America and Spain are predominantly Catholic so
Baby Jesus, el Niño Jesus, brings the gifts.
In Puerto Rico, children receive gifts from the Three Kings
on January 6th, also called Epiphany. Every child puts
grass under their bed for the camels. In the morning the
grass is replaced with gifts. But since Puerto Rico is part
of the United States, major gift giving is done on December
25 from Santa Claus.
In Morocco he is known as Black Peter.
In Japan, Santa Claus is called just "Santa" and many
children still call him "Santa no ojisan," which means
"Uncle Santa."
No matter what name a child calls Santa, it's a thrill to
write to, and get an answer from the North Pole.
For more information on how to write to Santa Claus:
http://www.apluswriting.net/christmas/santamail.htm
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