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Letters from
Santa
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Alternate Santa
Names from around the world
Santa delivers our presents in the UK,
but different cultures and countries call him by a different name, even if it is
just a translation into their language. We have tried to capture as many names
as possible here as a source of reference....maybe we have some errors? If you
spot an error or can extend this list, then please drop a note to
sales@lettersfromsanta.co.uk
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Country |
What is the local name |
English Translation |
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Canada |
Santa Claus |
Santa Claus |
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China |
Shengdan Laoren |
? |
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Finland |
Joulupukki |
Yule Buck |
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France |
Pere Noel |
Father Christmas |
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Germany |
Christindl |
Christ Child |
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Greece |
Hagios Nikolaos |
St. Nicholas |
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Italy |
Babbo Natale |
Father Christmas |
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Japan |
Santa Claus or
Santa no ojisan |
Santa Claus
Uncle
Santa |
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Netherlands |
Sinter Klaas |
Santa Claus |
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Norway |
Julenissen |
? |
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Russia |
Ded Moroz accompanied by Snegurochka |
Grandfather Frost accompanied by Snow Girl |
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Spain |
Papa Noel &
Los
Reyes Magos: Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar |
Father Christmas (Christmas) &
The Three Kings - a traditional gift-giving on
January 6th |
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Sweden |
Jultomten |
? |
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United Kingdom |
Santa Claus or Father Christmas |
Santa Claus or Father Christmas |
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United States |
Santa Claus |
Santa Claus |
