Dutch settlers brought the legend to the Americas.
because Kris Kringle brought kids toys
In the Philippines, they know the name Santa Claus, but traditionally, it was the Los Tres Reyes Magos ("The Three Kings") that brought toys.
People in Ireland call him Santy, Santa and Santa Claus. Santa Claus comes from Saint Nicholas and can then be shortened to Santa Claus or just Santa or Santy. So people in Ireland use those names, like people in many countries do.
No because Santa Claus does not exist
A lot of people believe in Santa claus, (children in general!!)
the stores your parents bought them from
Santa Claus does not live at the North Pole. This is because Santa Claus is in the imagination of people.
In the Philippines, they know the name Santa Claus, but traditionally, it was the Los Tres Reyes Magos ("The Three Kings") that brought toys.
Santa Claus
Santa Claus: The Movie was released in 1985 with two main characters. Dudley Moore played Patch the elf and David Huddleston played the man who became Santa Claus. It is a tale that gives history to the legend of Santa Claus and its beginnings. The villain is played by John Lithgow.
Santa Claus loves his job. He enjoys making people happy.
We canadians call him Santa Claus, also. Don't worry about it.