santas
Who is Santa Claus in Russia?
Krampus is considered an “evil counterpart” to Santa Claus and is originally of pagan origin in this country
What is Austria?
The first Christmas postal stamp originates from what year
1960s
Pere Noel is depicted as a red wearing bearded man and is sometimes accompanied by Pere Fouettard who whips bad children.
Who is Santa Claus in France?
The center piece of the meal is carp in this European country. Even to the point of purchasing one, keeping it alive in the bathtub for a few days and releasing it later if you don’t eat fish
What is Czechia?
Sinterklaas arrives by steamboat from Spain in mid-November, he is tall and slender and is accompanied by Zwarte Pietens (Black Petes) - guess how they are dressed … bad
Who is Santa Claus in Netherland and Belgium
King Cake with a little baby Jesus inside of it is a common dessert during Christmas time in this country. (Or US City this practice is commonly practiced as well in a different manner)
What is France (or New Orleans)
Dun Che Lao Ren is a cheerful elderly man who is accompanied by Dun Che Lao Ren, a doll, to deliver gifts.
Who is Santa Claus in China?
Instead of Christmas trees (as they hadn’t been introduced to this country yet), they decorated ships in this Mediterranean country
What is Greece?
Kanakaloka dresses in a floral shirt, shorts and sandals, and arrives by canoe or surfboard.
Who is Santa Claus in Hawai’i?
The holiday season is marked by la quema del diablo in this Central American country on the eve of the Feast of Immaculate Conception
What is Guatemala?