What is Santa called in Switzerland?

Answer 1

Weihnachtsmann, Knecht Ruprecht, Christkindl, Nikolaus

Since the main language in Austria is German, Weihnachtsmann would be the correct term for Santa Claus. -Mariovisto41

Answer 2

The Santa Clause of Slavakia is Dedo Mraz. or Father Frost. He visits children on St Nicholas Day. Slovakian children are told that Jesisko or Baby Jesus is the one who brings them gifts under the tree on Christmas Eve.

Answer 3

Baby Jesus. It has completely NOTHING to do with Santa and in fact it's an older tradition than Santa's. Since Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, it's believed it's him who gives presents to the people - as a "thank you" for their love and care.

Answer 4

He is called Nikolaus or Weihnachtsmann. Traditionally the Nikolaus visits on December 6 either in person and brings gifts or wooden sticks for the naughty children, or he fills up the children's boots over night.

Answer 5

Father Christmas, famous for his sleigh and team of reindeer to help him distribute gifts to children, is known by many names across the world. In Austria, he is called Christkind.

Answer 6

Yes. The person of "Santa Clause" began in Europe as "Father Christmas" and the Santa we know today with his red and white suit comes from an ad for Coke in the early 1900's.

Answer 7

Saint Nicholas

Answer 8

Svatý Mikuláš

Answer 9

Saint Nicholas