What do Chinese people call Santa?

Santa is known as 'Sheng dan Lao ren' in Mandarin, which translates as 'Christmas Old Man', and he is seen as a non-religious figure who lives in a fairytale Arctic Christmas Village in China's North Pole.
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What is Santa's name in China?

Santa Claus is known as 圣诞老人 (Shèngdàn Lǎorén, literally meaning old Christmas man) in Chinese and his gift giving is well known in China. Many young Chinese enjoy Christmas parties with their friends and exchange gifts.
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What is Santa Claus called in Asia?

Korea has its own version of Santa Claus. Santa Haraboji, or Grandfather Santa, looks similar to the Western Santa, but he wears a traditional Korean hat (갓 gat) and a blue suit instead of a red one. Happy/Merry Christmas in Korean is 'Meri krismas' (메리크리스마스) or 'Jeulgaeun krismas doeseyo' (즐거운크리스마스되세요).
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What is Santa called in Hong Kong?

In Cantonese he is known as "Sing Daan Lou Yan" (Christmas Old Man) although most people use English to refer to him. Every year in Hong Kong there is a 'Winterfest'. It's a huge winter party that involves the shops, theme parks and other attractions in Hong Kong.
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Which country has 13 Santas?

Unlike most countries that have a single Father Christmas or Santa Claus, Icelandic children are fortunate enough to be visited by 13 Yule Lads (or Jólasveinar) over the last 13 nights before Christmas. The Yule Lads originate from Icelandic folklore, but are, of course, very much alive and well.
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What is Santa called in Japan?

In Japan Santa is known as サンタさん、サンタクロース / Santa-san (Mr Santa) or サンタクロース / Santa-Kurosu (Santa Claus). (Another Japanese gift bringer is Hoteiosho, a Japanese god of good fortune from Buddhism.
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What is Santa called in Australia?

What is Santa Claus called in Australia? These days most Australians call Atnas (his real name) “Santa”. At “Australia Post” he is officially called “Santa”.
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What do they call Santa in Turkey?

Santa Claus is called 'Noel Baba' to Turkish children, which translates into Father Christmas. Santa Claus is known to have Turkish roots; he can be traced back to 280A. D in Patara near Myra. In Turkey, Noel Baba is expected to leave his gifts under a pine tree called New Year tree for New Year's Eve.
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What does China say Christmas?

1- Merry Christmas!

圣诞节快乐! Shèngdàn Jié kuàilè! Do you know how to say 'Merry Christmas' in Chinese?
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What is Santa Claus in Russian?

Ded Moroz or Grandfather Frost is a Russian counterpart of Santa Claus. Both bring presents and are much expected by the kids but there're a few things that make them different. 1. Ded Moroz is much taller than Santa Claus.
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Does Santa say ho?

Santa Claus has a deep voice. He chuckles as he holds his round belly, and the sound comes out as a low-pitched "ho ho ho". When he does this, he is expressing his immense happiness with boisterous laughter. Santa Claus laughs so much because he is an incredibly happy man.
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Why do Chinese give apples at Christmas?

Chinese apples symbolise peace and harmony, so are also called 'Fruits of Peace'. They often feature designs that send love and care, health or Santa wishing you Merry Christmas. Giving apples at Silent Night is a good integration of Chinese and Western cultures – conveying festive blessings.
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What religion are the Chinese?

The People's Republic of China is officially an atheist state, but the government formally recognizes five religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity (Catholicism and Protestantism are recognized separately), and Islam.
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What does Santa look like in China?

Wearing a red velvet suit trimmed in white fur, he's highly recognizable to those familiar with the mythical figure from the West. But there is one big difference—Chinese Santa usually carries or plays the saxophone. You may also see him depicted with a French horn.
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Can I FaceTime Santa?

If you have an iPhone, you can FaceTime Santa with free apps like Video Call Santa. The video is prerecorded, but younger kids won't be able to tell, so this is a really fun way to bring Santa to life with the power of technology.
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What does Egypt call Santa?

In Egypt, Santa is called Baba Noel, meaning Father Christmas. Around Cairo, stores and hotels put up Christmas trees and decorations, which are also sold in supermarkets.
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What do Brits call Santa?

Santa Claus is referred to as "Father Christmas."

While some do refer to old Saint Nick as Santa Claus in the UK, it is widely accepted that Father Christmas is his more traditionally British name.
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What is Santa called in Korea?

Santa Claus can also be seen around Korea but he might be wearing red or blue! He's also known as 산타 클로스 (santa kullosu) or 산타 할아버지 (Santa Grandfather).
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What is Santa called in Portugal?

In Portugal, Santa Claus is called Pai Natal. He is believed to bring presents to children on Christmas Eve. Presents are left under the Christmas tree or in shoes by the fireplace. In both countries, families will either open presents on the eve of the 24th after Midnight Mass or on Christmas morning.
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What do Germany call Santa?

The term Weihnachtsmann is a very generic German term for Father Christmas, St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus.
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Does Iceland have Santa?

The short answer is: There is no Santa Claus, but there are 13 Yule Lads! They're called "Jolasveinar" in Icelandic and named after their characteristics. The Icelandic Yule Lads live in the highlands with their troll parents, Gryla and Leppaludi. They have a big, black cat called Jolakotturinn (the Christmas Cat).
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What is Santa's name in Iceland?

The Icelandic Santa Claus(es) Yes in Plural!

Yule Lads, or as we like to call them in Icelandic, Jólasveinar! And not only are there 13 of them, but there is also Grýla (their mum), Leppalúði (their dad), and the Christmas cat!
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Does Santa exist in Finland?

Santa Claus Village is located in Rovaniemi, Finland, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Santa Claus has made Lapland in Northern Finland his home for centuries, and the Arctic Circle is close to his heart because many Christmas secrets are rooted in this magical place.
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