legendary figure said to deliver gifts to people on Christmas Eve

Santa Claus or Sinterklaas are alterations of the name and mission of "Saint Nicholas", a historical bishop in Myra, Lycia (now part of Mediterranean Turkey).

UnderstandEdit

St. Nicholas was reputed for secretly giving to the poor in the late third century. In some countries, anonymous seasonal gifts are attributed to him; in others, Father Christmas (French: Père Nöel), Father Frost (Russian: Ded Moroz - Дед Мороз, Belarusian: Дзед Мароз, Ukrainian Дід Мороз), the three wise men or the baby Jesus are attributed as secret gift givers.

The Nordic incarnation of Santa Claus is based on the tomte (nisse in Norwegian), a gnome-like creature who protected a farm; see also Nordic folk culture.

DestinationsEdit

There are multiple destinations named for Santa Claus or St. Nicholas, or named or known for various related themes such as the North Pole:

See alsoEdit

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