In Scotland it used to be 'mince pies' and whisky, then a few years ago it changed to (the very American) 'milk and cookies'. Thankfully this year a lot of the younger kids have put 'mince pies' and 'dirty beer' back on the menu.
In the United States, it is customary first for children to give or send a Christmas gift wishlist to Santa. On Christmas Eve, then, they often leave out cookies and milk for Santa and, in some homes, carrots for the reindeer. Similar customs exist throughout Europe, where some drink and snack is left for the jolly gift-giver.
Many people leave Santa cookies and milk, and leave carrots and water for the reindeer.
Traditionally, Santa leaves presents under the Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve.
Santa Claus, Father Christmas etc.
Christmas tomte= jultomten also named as Santa Claus,father Christmas.. So well its the swedish word for santa..
Santa loves every type of cookie, so leave out whatever you'd like to for him.
Some children leave cookies beside the Christmas Tree, along with a glass of milk for Santa when he visits them on Christmas Eve. Also, a carrot is left for Santa's reindeer. On Christmas Day morning, there will only be cookie crumbs, an empty glass, and the top of the carrot left, as Santa and his reindeer will have left the presents and eaten the snacks.
Cookies and carrots for reindeer( well, I leave carrots)
Cookies and milk
Christmas eve at midnight
He left it a jar (ajar=opened.)
These are the main ones. Santa Claus Santa Father Christmas