What do German people call Santa Claus?

Answer 1

In Germany, Father Christmas is called "der Weihnachtsmann." In some regions of Germany der Weihnachtsmann is accompanied by "Knecht Ruprecht" or "Krampus," a big horned monster clothed in rags, who carries a birch. If children were bad, he punishes them and gives them a birch as a present. He is usually the one who scares the little children.

In other parts of Germany, der Weihnachtsmann is followed by "Schwarz Peter" (Black Peter), a small person who carries a small whip. Black Peter also accompanies St. Nicholas or Sinterklass in Holland.

In north West Germany Santa is accompanied by Belsnickel, a man dressed all in fur.

Answer 2

Kris Kringle or variants thereof. Ironically, the term is derived from what the Christmas Season really OUGHT to BE ABOUT_ the Krist Kindl - Or Christ Child!

Answer 3

Father Christmas = Der Weihnachtsmann

Answer 4

Weihnachtsmann ("Christmas Man").

Answer 5

Kris Kringle

Father Christmas.

Answer 6

Sinter Claus (pronounced Clous)