Santa Claus and his many names…
| Country | Name |
| Belgium | Pere Noel |
| Brazil | Papai Noel |
| Chile | Viejo Pascuero (“Old Man Christmas”) |
| China | Dun Che Lao Ren (“Christmas Old Man”) |
| Netherlands | Kerstman |
| Finland | Joulupukki |
| France | Pere Noel |
| Germany | Weihnachtsmann (“Christmas Man”) |
| Hawaii | Kanakaloka |
| Hungary | Mikulas (St. Nicholas) |
| Italy | Babbo Natale |
| Japan | Hoteiosho (a god or priest who bears gifts) |
| Norway | Julenissen (“Christmas gnome”) |
| Poland | Swiety Mikolaj (St. Nicholas) |
| Russia | Ded Moroz (“Grandfather Frost”) |
| Sweden | Jultomten (“Christmas brownie”) |
| United Kingdom | Father Christmas |
This is not a full list by any means, but it is a good start and if anyone has more, then tell me and I will add it to the list…
Have a great Christmas, no matter when it is for you or your family…
Kyle and Sveta Keeton
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