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sinkerklass he comes on the 5th of december. :D with Zwarte Piet his little helper friends (like elves but bigger lol ) he comes on a white horse heres more vvvvvv http://www.galactic-guide.com/articles/13R2.html

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The Dutch call Santa simply Kerstman, which translates to Christmas-man. Incidentally Santa was introduced to the US by Coca Cola based on the dutch Sinterklaas tradition. Santa was then reimported back to the Netherlands so they now have both Sinterklaas and Santa.

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For the Flemish 'De Kerstman', for the Walloons 'Père Noël'.

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He is called "Kerstman" (Christmas man) in the Dutch Speaking part and "Pere Noel" (Father Christmas) in the French Speaking part of Belgium.

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His Swiss German name is Samichlaus. There are many in Switzerland who speak French. The French name for Santa Claus is "Pere Noel", which translates to "Father Christmas"!

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What is the Belgium name for Santa Claus?

Santa Claus, as the figure associated with Christmas, is called "Kerstman" in Belgium. However, since Santa Claus is an amalgamation of the figures Sinterklaas (Netherlands, Belgium), Father Christmas (UK) and other traditions of Christmas gift-bringers. One could say Santa Claus is called "Sinterklaas" in Belgium. Though the Belgian people celebrate Sinterklaas on December 6th.


What is Santa Claus called in Belgium?

In Dutch : Sinterklaas In Franch : Saint Nicolas


What is the name for Santa Claus in Belgium?

In Belgium Santa Claus is known as Père Noël, Kerstman, Sinterklaas, or Saint Nicholas.


In which country is Santa Claus called Sinter Klaas?

The country in which Santa Claus is called Sinterklaas is the Netherlands. In France Santa is called Pere Noel and in Brazil he is called Papai Noel.


What is the native of Belgium called?

Natives fom Belgium are called Belgians.


When does Santa come to Grayling Michigan?

Santa will be in Grayling, Michigan at about 1:00 a.m. Right now he is in Belgium!


Who are the 2 Santa Claus figures for Belgium?

There is Santa Claus / Père Noël / Kerstman as one figure, and Sinterklaas / Saint Nicholas as the other. In the US, these figures would probably be merged, but in Belgium they are representatives of distinct holidays.


If you were born in Belgium does that mean you are Belgium?

People born in Belgium are called Belgians


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belgium dances are called belgium dances becuase they are dances and they are danced or originally come from belgium. smart people would already know that a belgium dance is called a belguim dances. :) the awesome one wrote this answer for you


What is Santa called in the UK?

Santa, or Santa Claus


Where is santa called joulupukki?

In Finland, Santa is sometimes called that.


What do you call a person from Belgium?

a person from Belgium is called a Belgian.