Technically there is no Santa Claus in France! So they can't leave him anything, can they? What they do have is Père Noel (or Father Christmas). They leave their shoes by the fireplace in hopes that Père Noel will fill them with candy and other gifts.
In France, Santa is called Le Père Noël ("Father Christmas").
In France, children leave shoes by the fireplace on Christmas Eve so that Pere Noel (the French version of Santa Claus) can fill them with presents while they are asleep.
If you don't have a chimney and a fireplace, Santa has a magical key that can unlock any door if the children that live there truly believe in him.
Santa Claus is called "le père Noël" in French.I think they still call him Santa clause like English people say it
Children typically hang stockings over the fireplace before Christmas night in the hopes that Santa Claus will fill them with gifts and treats.
Yes, Virginia, there is a French Santa Claus.
No because Santa Claus does not exist
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In Italy, children traditionally throw their letters to Santa Claus, known as "Babbo Natale," into the fireplace. This custom is part of the holiday festivities, with the belief that the smoke carries their wishes up to Santa. The practice adds a magical element to the festive season, emphasizing the connection between children’s hopes and the spirit of Christmas.
Why Santa Claus is in the North Pole making gifts for the good children and bad children!
santa clause looks the same in france.