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It is widely known that Santa Claus was inspired by Saint Nicholas<\/a> of Myra, an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from a town in Turkey that is now called Demre. Similar characters inspired by St. Nicholas can be found in many other countries, along with some other holiday gift-givers who have different origins. Let’s pay a visit to a few of these Santas (by other names) from around the world.<\/p>\n

Santa in the Netherlands: Sinterklaas<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Associated with Christmas<\/a> in the Netherlands<\/a>, Belgium, Luxembourg and northern France, Sinterklaas<\/a> is one of the key predecessors of Santa Claus. Like Santa, he was inspired by Saint Nicholas and is generally depicted with a full white beard.<\/p>\n

Sinterklaas brings presents on December 6, St. Nick’s feast day, or in some regions, the night before. He is dressed in red bishop’s garb and rides a white horse, carrying a large red book that includes the names of children who have been good<\/a> or naughty. He is assisted by Swarte Piet, a Moor from Spain.<\/p>\n

The Dutch, who were the first Europeans to settle what would later be New York<\/a>, brought Sinterklass with them, where he slowly morphed into the Santa Claus we know today.<\/p>\n

Santa in the United Kingdom: Father Christmas<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Father Christmas has long served as the Santa-esque figure in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

When Father Christmas debuted in the 17th century, he was something of a political figure: England’s Puritan-led government at the time was trying to do away with Christmas<\/a>, and in response to that effort sprang up Father Christmas, who represented holiday feasting and merry-making (but not the giving of gifts). Santa Claus began to make inroads in England in the mid-19th century, and thereafter Father Christmas took on the gift-giving role<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The two bearded gentlemen are almost interchangeable today, though in traditional depictions, Father Christmas<\/a> tends to be a bit more lean than Santa and sports a long-hooded gown of red, trimmed with white fur.<\/p>\n

Santa in Germany: Christkindl<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Christmas markets have been popular in Germany since the 1500s, but gift-giving back then occurred on November 11 and December 6, the feast days of St. Martin and St. Nicholas<\/a>, respectively. In an attempt to take the focus off Catholic saints, the religious reformer Martin Luther introduced a figure known as Christkindl (Christ Child), a child (later a young girl) usually depicted with blond hair and angel wings who brings presents to children. It’s thought that in English-speaking countries, the term Christkindl transformed into another name for Santa Claus: Kris Kringle.<\/p>\n

For some Germans and German-speakers, it’s the Weihnachtsmann who brings presents; he is largely a German version of Santa Claus and Father Christmas.<\/p>\n

Santa in France: P\u00e8re No\u00ebl<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sometimes called Papa No\u00ebl, this gift-giving gentleman, like Father Christmas, wears a fur-lined cape and hood. Traditionally, French children left shoes by the fireplace with treats in them which were replaced with small gifts by P\u00e8re No\u00ebl<\/a>, though nowadays, the gifts are often larger and found under the Christmas tree. The gift-giving happens after Christmas Eve Mass rather than on Christmas morning.<\/p>\n

In some parts of eastern France, it’s Tante Arie (Aunt Arie) who, accompanied by a donkey<\/a>, brings gifts to well-behaved children.<\/p>\n

Santa in Spain: The Three Kings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In a tradition dating back to the fourth century, the familiar trio of wise men<\/a>\u2014Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar\u2014are the ones who bring presents, and it happens on (or on the night before) the Epiphany on January 6<\/a>\u2014the day the wandering Wise Men came upon the Christ child. Children leave treats and drinks for the Kings’ camels.<\/p>\n

The tradition began in the Roman province of Hispania (which is now the countries of Spain and Portugal) and later spread with the Spanish and Portuguese colonization of Mexico<\/a>, Central America, and South America.<\/p>\n

Santa in Russia: Ded Moroz<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This distinctly Russian figure of legend predates Santa, but shares many of his characteristics. Originating in Slavic mythology, he was adopted and adapted by the Russian Orthodox church. He wears a long fur coat of red and blue, a long magic staff and travels in a sleigh pulled by three horses, bringing gifts to children.<\/p>\n

Unlike other Santa-esque figures, Ded Moroz has a female helper: his granddaughter, Snegurochkal who wears silver and blue robes and a fur hat or snowflake crown.<\/p>\n

Santa in Czech Republic: Jezisek<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Though Santa has made inroads in recent decades, tradition in the Czech Republic has it that Jezisek (Baby Jesus) brings gifts on Christmas Eve<\/a>. Children are kept in another room while adults prepare a festive meal, decorate the tree and arrange the presents beneath it before allowing the children back.<\/p>\n

Gifts are also shared on December 5, the evening before St. Nicholas Day. These are smaller gifts, brought by Mikulas (St. Nicholas).<\/p>\n

Santa in Poland: Swiety Mikolaj<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dressed in bishop’s robes, Swiety Mikolaj (St. Nicholas) visits Polish homes, bearing gifts for good children, on his feast day, December 6.<\/p>\n

But there are other gift-bearing characters in certain parts of the country, including Gwiazdor (Starman), Dziadek Mr\u00f3z (Grandfather Frost), Aniolek (Christmas Angel) and Dzieci\u0105tko (the Child).<\/p>\n

Santa in Italy: La Befana<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Santa is becoming more popular in Italy (where he is known as Babbo Natale), but the country’s traditional holiday gift-giver is La Befana, an old woman who resembles a Halloween-style witch but is kind and brings candy and presents to well-behaved children on January 5, Epiphany Eve. She\u2019s even said to sweep the floor before departing the recipients\u2019 home, signifying a sweeping away of that year\u2019s problems with the arrival of a new year<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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