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The German name for Santa Claus is der Weihnachtsman. Unlike the UK and US, he is not connected to Saint Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated in Germany on 6 December.
Der Weihnachtsmann came about in Germany through exposure to foreign culture, mainly the UK and US. Traditionally presents are brought on Christmas Eve by the Christkind (Christ Child)
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What is another name for Santa?
"Santa" is a form of the word "Saint", and Santa Claus comes from the German "Sankt Niklaus" or St. Nicolaus. Santa is often called "Good Saint Nick". Other names are "Father Christmas" (Common in Europe) and Kris Kringle.
What was santas Claus real name?
Nicholas. Claus is a German nickname for Nicholas. They called him Santa Claus while in English he was properly called Saint Nicholas. The Americans adopted the German nickname for him. The English called him "Father Christmas".
What is the German word for santa?
Der Weihnachtsmann.
What does the word Santa mean?
"Santa" is a form of the word "Saint", and Santa Claus comes from the German "Sankt Niklaus" or St. Nicolaus. Santa is often called "Good Saint Nick". Other names are "Father Christmas" (common in Europe) and Kris Kringle.
What is Santa called in the UK?
Santa, or Santa Claus
Where is santa called joulupukki?
In Finland, Santa is sometimes called that.
What is Santa called in India?
santa
What is Santa called in germny?
santa
How did StNicholas become Santa?
They are the same person, "Santa" is a nickname (no pun intended). It comes from the German "Santa Claus" where Claus is a nickname for Nicholas.
What is santa called in south America?
what is santa called in south america
Where Santa Claus is called jouloupukki?
Santa is often called that in Finland.
What do German citizens call Santa Claus?
Der Weihnachtsmann
