What are Santa Clauses like in different countries? Names of Santa Clauses in different countries of the world

Greetings, friends! Happy New Year!

On the street now it is very easy to meet a good-natured wizard in a red or blue fur coat and with a snow-white beard. This is, of course, Santa Claus. Do they look the same everywhere? What are they, Santa Clauses from different countries? Santa Claus in different countries world names and photos we present to your attention.

Santa Clauses in different countries of the world

In Russia

Grandfather Frost, Moroz Ivanovich, Grandfather Treskun, Frost the Red Nose, Morozko, Frost the Voivode, Winter Road. Father Frost's clothing is a long fur coat embroidered with patterns, belted with a sash and trimmed with fur, a high hat, mittens and felt boots. In his hands is an ice staff, behind his shoulders is a bag of gifts. He walks or rides on three white horses with bells.

In Finland

Joulupukki. "Youlu" means "Christmas" and "pukki" means "goat." In ancient times, gifts were carried home by mummers dressed in goat fur coats. Finnish Santa Claus also wore a goat's fur coat and delivered gifts on a goat. Now Joulupukki is wearing a red jacket, pants and a cap. He lives with his little gnome helpers on Mount Korvatunturi, which means “ear mountain.” This magical mountain hears everything that children say or even think. At Christmas, Father Frost goes from house to house, treats obedient children and punishes disobedient ones. For this purpose he always carries rods with him. There are many books in Joulupukki's house, from which he finds out who is in front of him - a mischievous person, a prankster or a quiet one.

In Sweden

The hunchbacked old man Yolotomten and the dwarf Yulnissar. They leave their gifts on the windowsill or near a warm stove.

Julemanden and Julenisse. Grandfather Julemanden has elves as assistants, and Julenisse lives alone in the forest, rides a cart pulled by foxes. He makes gifts all year round in his house, and in December he moves closer to people. He is busy around the house, looking after the children, while the family is busy preparing the festive table.

Santa Claus. He wears a red jacket, a red cap with a white pompom on his head, and smokes a pipe. Moves through the air on reindeer and enters the house through a pipe.
Australian Santa is dressed in a bathing suit and a fur hat.
Santa Claus puts gifts in shoes or stockings left near the fireplace.
Santa Claus traces his origins to Saint Nicholas, who performed many miracles. In Russia he is called Nikolai Ugodnik or Nikolai the Wonderworker.

Father Christmas. His costume is similar to that of Santa Claus, only the sheepskin coat is a little longer. They write letters to him, listing what they want and throwing them into the fireplace. The wish list delivers smoke from the chimney straight to its destination.

Veselchak Mikulash. He is dressed in a red fur coat and a tall lambskin hat. In a box forhe has gifts on his back.

Babo Nottale. He enters houses through a chimney, leaving his sleigh on the roof. Treats are left for him in the house - milk and sweets. In addition to him, his assistant, old lady Befana, flies to the children. A long time ago, Befana was a witch, so she is very good at flying a broomstick. Obedient children receive gifts from her, and naughty children receive a pinch of ash or coal. Children should definitely leave a cup of coffee for Befana.

Grandfather January, Pere Noel. He wears a wide-brimmed hat and carries a staff. A very modest Grandfather, he prefers to throw gifts secretly, as he likes to remain invisible.

Vainakhtsman. Rides around on a donkey. Before going to bed, children put hay in their shoes for the donkey, and place a plate for gifts on the table.

In America - Santa Claus. Grey hair, neat beard trimmed short and mustache. Red sheepskin coat, trousers and cap. Dark leather belt with a buckle, it fits over a thick belly. Thin white gloves. Often wears glasses. Smokes a pipe (although Lately tries not to “press” on this element of the image), travels through the air on reindeer, enters the house through the chimney and throws gifts into shoes and stockings left near the fireplace. The children leave milk and chocolate chip cookies for him.

Santa is a middle-aged man, overweight, cheerful and cheerful. Usually one appears, but may be accompanied by gnomes and elves. The name “Santa Claus” first appeared in the press in 1773.

In Azerbaijan - “Saxta Baba”(Mine Baba, literally Father Frost. The same Father Frost, but in blue.

In Armenia - Dzmer Papi(literally Winter grandfather) and Djunanushik(literally “Snowy Anush” (Anush is sweet, as well as a female name).

In England - Father Christmas And Santa Claus

In Austria -Sylvester.

In Australia - Santa Claus, Since the climate does not allow wearing a fur coat, here Santa appears in a red bathing suit, but always in a hat with fur.

In Altai - Sook-Taadak.

In Bashkortostan and Tatarstan - Kysh Babai.

In Bulgaria - Dyado Koleda or Dyado Mraz

In Belgium and Poland - St Nicholas.

In Belarus - Father Frost (Dzed Maroz). Dressed in a long fur coat reaching to his toes, leans on a magic staff, does not wear glasses, does not smoke a pipe, leads healthy image life and does not suffer noticeable fullness. The Belarusian Father Frost lives in his residence (since December 25, 2003) on the territory of the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park. It welcomes guests not only in winter, but all year round.

And here Snow Maiden He comes to help Santa Claus only in winter, on holidays. In addition to the actual house of Father Frost, the estate has a separate house for the Snow Maiden - the Treasury (Skarbnitsa), where gifts and letters sent by children are kept. The tallest spruce tree in Europe (40 m), which is 120 years old, grows on the territory of the residence.

Vietnamese the name of the New Year's spirit Tao Kuen. It is also called the spirit of the family hearth. On New Year's Eve, he goes to heaven on a carp, which turns into a dragon, to report to the heavenly ruler about the good deeds and actions of all family members. That’s why they put sweets near his image, lots and lots of sweets. Tao Kuen will eat, his lips will stick together - he won’t be able to tell much.

In Holland and the Netherlands - Site-Kaas (Sinter Klaas, Sunderklass). Sinter Klaas arrives on horseback, dressed in a miter and a white bishop's robe, accompanied by his faithful servant, the Moor, nicknamed Black Peter, who carries a bag of gifts for obedient children and rods for disobedient ones.

In Georgia- “Tovlis papa”, “Tovlis babua”

In France- the New Year's good guy is called “dad” Pere Noel, which means “Father Christmas,” he is dressed all in white. He walks with a staff and wears a wide-brimmed hat and a long fur coat. Used to accompany him Pre Fouettard- literally translated as “father with a whip,” who mercilessly whipped those who did not obey mom and dad. Nowadays Père Noël comes alone more often.There is also another Santa Claus in France - Shaland, an old man with a beard and a fur hat and cloak. And in his basket he stores not gifts, but rods for naughty children.

In Sweden and Denmark- just like in France, there are two Santa Clauses: a stooped grandfather Yultomten(Yolotomten, Yul Tomten) is a little old man who lives in the forest and rides in a cart pulled by foxes. A dwarf with a beard helps him Yulnissar. Both of them are kind and leave gifts for the children on the windowsills for the New Year.

In Germany- Vainachtsman, Christkind, Niemand, Santa Nikolaus. Santa Nikolaus- a modern New Year's wizard. He comes with his assistant Knecht Ruprecht, who keeps a journal with detailed description children's actions. In the 19th century. Ruprecht performed not only secretarial duties: he grabbed the most notorious naughty people, put them in a bag or in the huge pocket of his raincoat and carried them into the forest. The oldest New Year's character is Niemand(Nobody). German children blamed him when they were naughty or broke something. On a festive night, he came on a donkey and brought sweets to obedient children. For these sweets, the children put a plate on the table and put hay in their shoes for his donkey. On the evening of December 24, when the Christmas trees are already lit, it comes according to tradition Vainakhtsman(Father Christmas) and Christkind.

Father Christmas is introduced as a friendly old man with a long white beard, a red hat and white fur, a bag of gifts and a rod. Sometimes he goes with him Polznickel. He is dressed rather creepily, in contrast to the beautiful and meek Christkind. He wears a fur coat turned upside down, intercepted by a chain, and in one hand he holds a rod for punishing the disobedient. It is interesting that Polznickel, unlike Vainakhtsman, is trying not to be allowed into the house. He walks the streets, catching people walking, scaring them with his chains and even forcing them to eat onions and garlic, which he specially carries with him.

But Polznickel is not considered evil, but rather stern and fair. It is believed that he scares away evil spirits with his chains. Christkind appears in a white outfit, holding a basket with traditional apples, nuts and sweets. Children could tell Christkind poems and sing songs, and for this they received gifts. Christkind gives gifts only to obedient children, and the disobedient ones are left empty-handed. Christkind is an invention of Martin Luther. Protestants did not recognize Catholic saints, but they wanted to preserve the custom of giving gifts, so Christkind was created, which distributed gifts to Protestant families on Christmas Day, December 25th. Then this image took root and Christkind began to come more often to Catholic families, but Protestant families practically abandoned this character. In German folklore, children put carrots in their shoes for Odin's horse to fly by. And Odin gave them sweets in return.

In Greece and Cyprus- The name is Santa Claus Vasily. Children sing a song: “Saint Basil, where are you, come, Saint Basil, give me happiness, fulfill all my desires.” Here the prototype of the Nativity saint is Basil the Great of Caesarea, a younger contemporary of Nicholas. Saint Basil turned out to be Christmas for the reason that his memory is celebrated by the Greek Church on the first of January. In the guise of a modern Greek St. Vasily has many features from his Western brother. He is depicted as an old man with a white beard who visits houses and gives gifts to children.

In the north of Spain, in the Basque country - Olentzero. He does not part with a flask of good Spanish wine, but he never forgets and gives gifts to children.

In Spain - Papa Noel. Tradition to meet New Year with Santa Claus appeared in the country relatively recently. Papa Noel did not appear here by chance, but appeared under the influence of Santa.

It is more common for Spaniards to receive gifts from Magic Kings, but Papa Noel was also welcomed here. Children are especially happy. Now Papa Noel comes to Christmas and New Year, and on January 6 the Magic Kings come with gifts.

In India- the duties of Grandfather Mgoroz are performed by the goddess Lakshmi(goddess of happiness and prosperity). She is described as a goddess of incredible beauty, standing on a lotus and holding a lotus in both hands.

IN Italy- Santa Claus is generally a woman, and not just a woman, but a witch - an old woman Befana(La Befana). In appearance, she resembles Baba Yaga from Russian fairy tales, but unlike Baba Yaga, Befana is terrible on the face, but kind on the inside. She flies to New Year's Eve through the chimney into the house of each child and leaves gifts for good children, however, some people find coals instead of sweets. These are also candies, only black, with a hint of bitterness. This is how Befana hints to girls and boys: remember, did you behave well last year, did you upset your parents?

There are also Babo Nattale- leaves his sleigh on the roof and enters the house through the chimney, where some milk and sweets are left for him.

In Lithuania - Senelis Shaltis(Elder Frost)

In Kazakhstan - Ayaz-ata literal translation sounds like Grandfather Frost.

In Cambodia (in Kampuchea) - Santa Heat. And the New Year is celebrated there for three days: from April 13 to April 15.

In Kalmykia - Zul.

In Karelia - Pakkaine, which translated from Karelian means Frost. Pakkaine is young. His birthday is December 1st.

In China - Sho Hin, Sheng Dan Laoren or Dong Che Lao Ren. He will definitely visit every Chinese child and leave a gift for each one. Sho Hin is a wise old man who wears silk robes, has a long beard, and has studied Confucius, Wushu and Aikido. He travels around the country on a donkey.

In Colombia - Papa Pascual.

In Karelia - Pakkainen.

In Mongolia -Uvlin Uvgun, and accompany him Zazan Ohin(Snow Maiden) and Tire Vein(New Year boy). New Year in Mongolia coincides with the cattle breeding holiday, so Uvlin Uvgun wears the clothes of a cattle breeder: in a shaggy fur coat and a large fox hat. In his hands he has a long whip, a flint, a flint and a snuffbox. It depends on him whether there will be enough milk and meat for the New Year's table.

In Norway- Gifts are given to children Nisse(Jolinisse) - cute little brownies. Nisse wear knitted caps. They also love tasty things (sweet oatmeal and a piece of butter). Even though the Nisse are caring protectors of the home, they are very vindictive - from damaging livestock to destroying entire farms. And if he wishes, he can become invisible. He loves attics and cupboards. Friendly with pets.

Later, Nisse's image was transformed into Santa's Christmas helper. At the head of the Nisse family is the son of the Nisse who first gave two silver coins to a little girl more than four hundred years ago.

And it was like this: one Nisse accidentally saw a girl who, on Christmas Eve, put out a bowl in the snow so that Nisse would leave some food for her. Nisse put two coins in the bowl. And then he liked this idea so much that every year he began to give coins and sweets to the children. It is Nissa who helps choose the best spruce, worthy of decorating the whole city! They climb to the top of the head itself beautiful Christmas tree and swing on it until people pay attention.

In Savoy - Saint Chalande.

In Ukraine - Father Frost(Santa Claus). But it is Saint Nicholas, and not Father Frost, who brings gifts (mykolaichik) to children on the night of December 18-19 and puts them under the pillow.

In Uzbekistan - “Korbobo(to the delight of the children, on New Year’s Eve he rides into the villages riding on a donkey, himself in a striped robe and a patterned skullcap. And the Snow Maiden is with him Korgyz also wearing a skullcap and she also has many, many braids, like any Uzbek girl.”- I found this information on the Internet, and my Uzbek friend told me this - Cor Bobo(literal translation Black Grandfather or Grandfather) the robe is the same as that of the Russian Father Frost, only the color of the robe has some difference - it is white and blue. There's a girl next to him Kor Kyz, unlike the Russian Snow Maiden, who has a kokoshnik on her head, Kor Kyz has a cap that fits her head.

In Romania - most often you will come across the name Mosh Jarile, but it is not so. Now in Romania they call Santa Claus Mosh Krachun- Christmas in Romanian.According to Romanian legend, the shepherd Craciun sheltered the Virgin Mary. When she gave birth, he gave her and her Child cheese and milk.

Since then, Saint Mosh Kraciun has been giving gifts to children. He comes from the outback of Kodr. Mosh Jarile - a pseudonym during the socialist period - has now returned to its old name.

In Moldova - Mosh Craciun He also has his own retinue - the famous Pekale and Tyndale, as well as other national characters. Mosh Krechun does not wear a red fur coat, but a traditional caftan with a belt decorated with a national pattern, and on his head is a sheep's kusma.

In Russia - Father Frost. A tall, thin, but strong old man. Stern, majestic, unsmiling, but kind and fair. walks in a white, blue or red sheepskin coat, with a long white beard and a staff in his hand, wearing felt boots. The pants are usually hidden under a sheepskin coat and are practically invisible, but the linen pants and shirt are white or decorated with ornaments. Belted wide belt. Wears embroidered mittens. Rides three horses. Inseparable from his granddaughter Snegurochka . Sometimes a Snowman can accompany him. Since 1998, Veliky Ustyug has been considered the official residence of Father Frost in Russia. Since 2005 official day the birth of Father Frost is considered to be January 18, when the first strikes usually strike in Veliky Ustyug very coldy. He enters through the door when he is called loudly three times and presents gifts. Or puts gifts under the tree.

In Tuvai - Sook Irey

In Tajikistan - Baboi Barfi

In Finland - Joulupukki. “Youlu” means Christmas, o “pukki” means goat, that is, the Christmas goat. The fact is that many years ago, Santa Claus wore a goat skin and delivered gifts on a goat. Gray hair, neat beard and mustache. Red jacket, pants and cap. Dark leather belt. Required - glasses. He lives on Mount Korvantunturi (“mountain-ear”), either in a hut or in the mountain itself. together with his wife Muori (Maria) and the dwarves. In ancient times, he went from house to house at Christmas (caroling), treated obedient children and punished disobedient ones (for which he carried rods with him). Subsequently, the educational moment was missed. The modern image and legend are largely taken from the American Santa Claus.

In the Czech Republic and Slovakia - Mikulas - comes on the night of December 5-6, on the eve of St. Nicholas Day. Outwardly similar to our Santa Claus. A long fur coat, a hat, a staff, with the top twisted into a spiral. Only now he brings gifts not in a bag, but in a shoulder box.

And he is not accompanied by the Snow Maiden, but by an angel in snow-white clothes and a shaggy little imp. Mikulas is always happy to give good and obedient children an orange, an apple or some other sweet. But if a hooligan or slacker’s “Christmas boot” contains a potato or a piece of coal, then this is definitely the work of Mikulas.

In Estonia - Jõuluvana and he looks like his Finnish relative Joulupukki.

In the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug - Yamal Iri. In 2007, Yamal had its own Santa Claus, who happily welcomes guests at his residence, gives them gifts, treats and fulfills wishes.. Yamal Iri, created on the basis of children's drawings and works of arts and crafts, “works” in the region all the time year. This is one of the modern grandfathers: he has mobile phone, Email, personal site. Yamal Iri travels a lot, conducts a ritual ceremony of initiation of travelers into the “Northern Brotherhood” on the “Arctic Circle” stela in Salekhard. Yamal Iri, in addition to a wonderful staff, also has a magic tambourine, specially made by Yamal craftsmen for rituals and ceremonies. It is made of deer skin, and stretched on a strong wooden frame. The mallet for the tambourine is made of birch and covered with deer fur. The tambourine is lilac in color and goes harmoniously with the white and clothes of Yamal Iri.

In Japan- two Santa Clauses have recently been competing: Segatsu-san and newbie Oji-san(a modified version of the American Santa). Unlike Oji-san, the traditional Segatsu-san has to go home for a whole week, which the Japanese call “golden”. Dressed in the traditional Segatsu-san in a sky blue kimano. He does not give gifts, but only wishes everyone a Happy New Year. Gifts are given to children by their parents. Segatsu-san is called “Mr. New Year.”

For Japanese Santa Claus, small gates are built in front of houses from bamboo sticks with pine branches. And richer people install dwarf pine, plum or blossoming peach trees - symbols of longevity, love of life and fidelity.

Children celebrate the New Year in new clothes so that next year they will be healthy and lucky. They play hanetsuki, take part in New Year's performances, build houses and figures out of snow (weather permitting), fly kites, and at night put pictures of sailing ships under the pillow so that seven wizards will visit them, seven patrons of happiness.Segatsu-san, lastly

her time is oppressed in every possible way by the young Santa Claus - Oji-san, and although he appeared in Japan quite recently, he has more and more fans. Oji-san brings gifts by sea and gives them to children. Dressed in a traditional red sheepskin coat. The New Year is traditionally heralded by 108 bells, each ringing killing one human vice. There are only six of them: greed, anger, stupidity, frivolity, indecision, envy. There are only 6 of them, but each has 18 shades. Therefore, it turns out to be 108 strokes.

The most popular gift in Japan is a bamboo rake (Kumade), so that you have something to rake in happiness.

Did you know that until relatively recently - 200 years ago, our Santa Claus had nothing in common with the good-natured grandfather. And he was a mischievous little old man who loved to freeze everything. But the Russian Santa Claus became more mature only at the end of the 19th century. Then he began to come to Christmas trees and bring gifts.

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Soon the New Year will be knocking on the door of every home... More precisely, Santa Claus will be knocking... Or maybe it will be cute brownies in knitted caps?! Or the beautiful fairy Befana?! We need to figure out who to expect on New Year's Eve.

This is what they are like, these Santa Clauses and Snow Maidens:

Australia, USA - Santa Claus. The American grandfather wears a cap and a red jacket, smokes a pipe, travels through the air on reindeer and enters the house through a pipe. Australian Santa Claus is the same, only in swimming trunks and on a scooter (you know, it’s hot on the first of January in the country of kangaroos :-).
Austria - Sylvester
Altai Territory - Sook-Taadak
England - Father Christmas
Belgium, Poland—St. Nicholas. As the legend goes, he left golden apples in a shoe in front of the fireplace for the family who sheltered him. It was a very long time ago, so St. Nicholas is considered the very first Santa Claus. He rides a horse, wearing a miter and a white bishop's robe. He is always accompanied by a Moorish servant, Black Peter, who carries a bag of gifts for obedient children on his back, and in his hands - rods for naughty children.
Greece, Cyprus – Saint Basil
Denmark - Yletomte, Ylemanden, St. Nicholas
Western Slavs - Saints Mikalaus
Italy - Babo Nattale. In addition to him, the good fairy Befana (La Befana) comes to obedient children and gives gifts. The naughty ones get a coal from the evil sorceress Befana.
Spain - Papa Noel
Kazakhstan - Ayaz-ata
Kalmykia - Zul
Cambodia - Ded Zhar
Karelia - Pakkainen
China - Sho Hin, Sheng Dan Laoren
Colombia - Papa Pascual
Mongolia - Uvlin Uvgun, accompanied by Zazan Okhin (Snow Maiden) and Shina Zhila ( boy-New Year). New Year in Mongolia coincides with the cattle breeding holiday, so Santa Claus wears the clothes of a cattle breeder.
Netherlands - Sanderklaas
Norway—Nisse (little brownies). Nisse wear knitted caps and love tasty things.)
Russia - Father Frost, Father Treskun, Morozko and Karachun rolled into one. He looks a little stern. He wears a fur coat down to the ground and a high hat, and in his hands he holds an ice staff and a bag of gifts.
Romania - Mos Jerile
Savoie - Saint Chalande
Uzbekistan - Korbobo and Korgyz (Snow Maiden). On New Year's Eve, a “snow grandfather” in a striped robe rides into Uzbek villages on a donkey. This is Corbobo.
Finland - Joulupukki. This name was not given to him in vain: “Youlu” means Christmas, and “pukki” means goat. Many years ago, Santa Claus wore a goat skin and delivered gifts on a goat.
France - Grandfather January, Pere Noel. The French "Father January" walks with a staff and wears a wide-brimmed hat.
Czech Republic - Ded Mikulas
Sweden - Krise Kringl, Yulnissan, Yul Tomten (Yolotomten)
Japan - Oji-san

All Santa Clauses bring gifts, but each one does it in his own way:

Russian Santa Claus puts a gift under the Christmas tree.
The English and Irish find gifts in a sock, and Mexicans find gifts in a shoe.
New Year gifts they fall down a chimney in France, and onto a balcony in Spain.
In Sweden, Santa Claus puts gifts near the stove, and in Germany he leaves them on the windowsill.

Santa Clauses - they are still not the same. They look different, one is kind, and the other can scold. Everyone has their own personal way of getting into a holiday home.

But no matter what Santa Claus you are, you are there to congratulate and give a gift!

Names of Santa Clauses in different countries of the world

In America - Santa Claus. Gray hair, a neat beard trimmed short and a mustache. Red sheepskin coat, trousers and cap. A dark leather belt with a buckle fits around his thick belly. Thin white gloves. Often wears glasses. He smokes a pipe (although lately he has been trying not to “press” on this element of the image), travels through the air on reindeer, enters the house through the chimney and throws gifts into shoes and stockings left near the fireplace. The children leave milk and chocolate chip cookies for him.

Santa is a middle-aged man, overweight, cheerful and cheerful. Usually one appears, but may be accompanied by gnomes and elves. The name “Santa Claus” first appeared in the press in 1773.

In Azerbaijan - “Saxta Baba”(Mine Baba, literally Father Frost. The same Father Frost, but in blue.

In Armenia - Dzmer Papi(literally Winter grandfather) and Djunanushik(literally “Snowy Anush” (Anush is sweet, as well as a female name).

In England - Father Christmas And Santa Claus

In Austria -Sylvester.

In Australia - Santa Claus, Since the climate does not allow wearing a fur coat, here Santa appears in a red bathing suit, but always in a hat with fur.

In Altai - Sook-Taadak.

In Bashkortostan and Tatarstan - Kysh Babai.

In Bulgaria - Dyado Koleda or Dyado Mraz

In Belgium and Poland - St Nicholas.

In Belarus - Father Frost (Dzed Maroz). He wears a long fur coat reaching to his toes, leans on a magic staff, does not wear glasses, does not smoke a pipe, leads a healthy lifestyle and does not suffer from noticeable obesity. The Belarusian Father Frost lives in his residence (since December 25, 2003) on the territory of the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park. It welcomes guests not only in winter, but all year round.

In Georgia- “Tovlis papa”, “Tovlis babua”

In Germany- Vainachtsman, Christkind, Niemand, Santa Nikolaus. Santa Nikolaus- a modern New Year's wizard. He comes with his assistant Knecht Ruprecht, who keeps a journal detailing the actions of children. In the 19th century. Ruprecht performed not only secretarial duties: he grabbed the most notorious naughty people, put them in a bag or in the huge pocket of his raincoat and carried them into the forest. The oldest New Year's character is Niemand(Nobody). German children blamed him when they were naughty or broke something. On a festive night, he came on a donkey and brought sweets to obedient children. For these sweets, the children put a plate on the table and put hay in their shoes for his donkey. On the evening of December 24, when the Christmas trees are already lit, it comes according to tradition Vainakhtsman(Father Christmas) and Christkind.

In the north of Spain, in the Basque country - Olentzero. He does not part with a flask of good Spanish wine, but he never forgets and gives gifts to children.

In Spain - Papa Noel. The tradition of celebrating the New Year with Santa Claus arose in the country relatively recently. Papa Noel did not appear here by chance, but appeared under the influence of Santa.

IN Italy- Santa Claus is generally a woman, and not just a woman, but a witch - an old woman Befana(La Befana). In appearance, she resembles Baba Yaga from Russian fairy tales, but unlike Baba Yaga, Befana is terrible on the face, but kind on the inside. On New Year's Eve, she flies through the chimney into each child's house and leaves gifts for good children, although some people find coals instead of sweets. These are also candies, only black, with a hint of bitterness. This is how Befana hints to girls and boys: remember, did you behave well last year, did you upset your parents?

There are also Babo Nattale- leaves his sleigh on the roof and enters the house through the chimney, where some milk and sweets are left for him.

In Lithuania - Senelis Shaltis(Elder Frost)

In Kazakhstan - Ayaz-ata literal translation sounds like Grandfather Frost.

In Cambodia (in Kampuchea) - Santa Heat. And the New Year is celebrated there for three days: from April 13 to April 15.

In Kalmykia - Zul.

In Karelia - Pakkaine, which translated from Karelian means Frost. Pakkaine is young. His birthday is December 1st.

In Colombia - Papa Pascual.

In Karelia - Pakkainen.

And it was like this: one Nisse accidentally saw a girl who, on Christmas Eve, put out a bowl in the snow so that Nisse would leave some food for her. Nisse put two coins in the bowl. And then he liked this idea so much that every year he began to give coins and sweets to the children. It is Nissa who helps choose the best spruce, worthy of decorating the whole city! They climb to the top of the most beautiful tree and swing on it until people pay attention.

In Savoy - Saint Chalande.

Since then, Saint Mosh Kraciun has been giving gifts to children. He comes from the outback of Kodr. Mosh Jarile - a pseudonym during the socialist period - has now returned to its old name.

In Russia - Father Frost. A tall, thin, but strong old man. Stern, majestic, unsmiling, but kind and fair. walks in a white, blue or red sheepskin coat, with a long white beard and a staff in his hand, wearing felt boots. The pants are usually hidden under a sheepskin coat and are practically invisible, but the linen pants and shirt are white or decorated with ornaments. Belted with a wide belt. Wears embroidered mittens. Rides three horses. Inseparable from his granddaughter Snegurochka . Sometimes a Snowman can accompany him. Since 1998, Veliky Ustyug has been considered the official residence of Father Frost in Russia. Since 2005, the official birthday of Father Frost has been considered January 18, when the first severe frosts usually hit Veliky Ustyug. He enters through the door when he is called loudly three times and presents gifts. Or puts gifts under the tree.

In Tuvai - Sook Irey

In Tajikistan - Baboi Barfi

In Estonia - Jõuluvana and he looks like his Finnish relative Joulupukki.

In the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug - Yamal Iri. In 2007, Yamal had its own Santa Claus, who happily welcomes guests at his residence, gives them gifts, treats and fulfills wishes.. Yamal Iri, created on the basis of children's drawings and works of arts and crafts, “works” in the region all the time year. This is one of the modern grandfathers: he has a mobile phone, email, and a personal website. Yamal Iri travels a lot, conducts a ritual ceremony of initiation of travelers into the “Northern Brotherhood” on the “Arctic Circle” stela in Salekhard. Yamal Iri, in addition to a wonderful staff, also has a magic tambourine, specially made by Yamal craftsmen for rituals and ceremonies. It is made of deer skin, and stretched on a strong wooden frame. The mallet for the tambourine is made of birch and covered with deer fur. The tambourine is lilac in color and goes harmoniously with the white and clothes of Yamal Iri.

Children celebrate the New Year in new clothes so that next year they will be healthy and lucky. They play hanetsuki, take part in New Year's performances, build houses and figurines out of snow (weather permitting), fly kites, and at night they put pictures of sailing ships under their pillows so that seven wizards will visit them, seven patrons of happiness.Segatsu-san, lastly

her time is oppressed in every possible way by the young Santa Claus - Oji-san, and although he appeared in Japan quite recently, he has more and more fans. Oji-san brings gifts by sea and gives them to children. Dressed in a traditional red sheepskin coat. The New Year is traditionally heralded by 108 bell strikes, each ringing killing one human vice. There are only six of them: greed, anger, stupidity, frivolity, indecision, envy. There are only 6 of them, but each has 18 shades. Therefore, it turns out to be 108 strokes.

The most popular gift in Japan is a bamboo rake (Kumade), so that you have something to rake in happiness.

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New Year is just around the corner! This holiday, like no other, is rich in attributes recognizable to everyone: a Christmas tree, a round dance, gifts, the Kremlin chimes, Olivier, sparklers and, of course, Father Frost and Snow Maiden.

Santa Claus is a kind character who comes when all the children call him well, cools his uncovered hands with his mittens, listens to poems, gives gifts and lights a garland on the Christmas tree. Every person in Russia knows perfectly well what he looks like. His assistants are his granddaughter Snegurochka and forest animals.

But not only in Russia they love New Year's tales. Interesting, What is Santa Claus called in different countries? peace? So, in a vowel role brothers of Santa Claus in different countries!

Name yourself in order! Names of Santa Claus in different countries

First, it’s worth listing all the New Year’s grandfathers!

List of Santa Clauses from different countries:

Santa Claus (USA, Canada, Britain, Western Europe);
Joulupukki (Finland);
Jõuluvana (Estonia);
Jul Tomten Jolotomten (Sweden);
Yletomte, or St. Nicholas (Denmark);
Site Kaas (Holland);
Sho Hin (China);
Saint Basil (Greece);
Old Lady Befana (Italy);
Father Noel (France, Spain);
Grandfather Mikulas (Czech Republic);
Sylvester (Austria);
Ayaz-Ata (Kazakhstan);
Baba Mine (Azerbaijan);
Dzmer Papi, or Grandfather Winter (Armenia);
Segatsu-san and Oji-san (Japan);
Khyzyr Ilyas (among Muslims).

In Colombia, Romania, Cambodia and many other countries, Santa Claus also has his own name (often difficult to pronounce).

Name of Santa Clauses in different countries- this is only a small part of the fairy tale. After all, each of them has his own clothes, way of moving, giving gifts, his own home and assistants.

Clothing and paraphernalia

That, what Santa Claus looks like in different countries peace is a very interesting question. It must be said that they have many common features - the color of their clothes is usually red, they have a hat with a cap, a beard and, of course, a bag with gifts.

So, Santa Claus, familiar to us from many films, has all the listed “parameters”: a red hat with a white pompom, a jacket and trousers. He has a short beard and glasses on his nose. He is not wearing felt boots, but black ones Wellingtons.

The Chinese Sho Hin, known by several more intricate names, has characteristic national features: a long black beard, narrow cut eyes, on a red kimono with white cuffs - dragons and snakes. Grandfather’s hat is intricate – gold with red pom-poms.

Old Befana can take on different guises. Usually this is a cute grandmother on a broom, with gifts and coals behind her. Those who behaved well this year will receive prizes, but the rest - alas...

Japanese New Year characters- These are representatives of two generations. The classic Segatsu-san, which means Mr. New Year, wears a sky blue kimono with a gold pattern. He is gray-haired, sometimes with a staff in his hands and always with a beard. But Oji-san is a “typical” Santa, except that his eyes are of a different shape.

Santa Clauses Scandinavian countries They are similar to each other in terms of customs, but completely different in appearance. So, Swede Yletomte is a Christmas gnome! They draw him in a green suit, red pants and a stocking cap, and certainly with a beard.

But Khyzyr Ilyas is not exactly Santa Claus. This is a sage, an old man, a traveler, possessing immortality, the gift of providence and the ability to bestow and punish. He has a long white beard, a camp cloak and a staff.

Transport of Santa Claus in different countries of the world

Most New Year's grandfathers travel on foot. Only some heroes have their own vehicle.

Santa Claus rides on a sleigh. He lives in Lapland, and there are no horses there. But reindeer a lot of. Santa harnesses his “swallow” with them.

Spanish Befana flies on a broomstick, like the Russian Baba Yaga. Norwegian Santa Claus rides on a sleigh with foxes. A grandfather from Uzbekistan, Korbobo, rides a donkey loaded with bags of gifts. The Chinese Sho Hin moves on chariots or on special stretchers (like the emperors of antiquity). But Japanese grandfathers prefer to walk on their own.

Helpers of Santa Claus in different countries of the world

Often Santa Claus in different countries of the world acts independently. However, it happens that he has a whole “army” of help.

It is known that elves work “for Santa”. Some films even show entire gift wrapping factories! These same creatures help Scandinavian grandfathers.

New Year's grandfathers can be helped by gnomes, fairies and other creatures that are in the folklore of a particular country.

But some heroes even have “their own” Snow Maiden - Gargyz in Azerbaijan, Dzyunanushik in Armenia.

But what matters is not What are the names of Santa Clauses in different countries?, not how they dress and how they move from one house to another. The most important thing is that everywhere there are kind (or at least appeased) characters who encourage obedient children and scold capricious ones, give gifts and bring with them good luck, happiness and good mood.