In America we know that Santa Claus is the one who brings us presents on Christmas Day but have you ever wondered what they call Santa Claus in other countries around the world? Below is a list of countries around the world and what they call Santa Claus. When your finished reading check out our cute Santa Claus facts just for kids.
Albania Babadimri
Argentina Papa Noel
Armenia Gaghant Baba
Australia Santa Claus
Bahamas Santa Claus
Belgium Pere Noel
Bermuda Santa Claus
Brazil Papai Noel
Bulgaria Dyado Koleda
Chile Viejo Pascuero
China Dun Che Lao Ren
Denmark Julemanden
Egypt Papa Noel
England Father Christmas
France Pere Noel
Finland Joulupukki
Germany Weihnachtsmann
Greece Agios Vassilios
Hawaii Kanokaloka
Holland De Kerstmann
Hungary Mikulas
India Santa Claus, Baba
Iran Baba Noel
Iraq Vader kerfees
Ireland Santa, Santee or Daidi Na Nollaig
Italy Babbo Natale
Jamaica Santa Claus
Japan Hoteiosho (a god or priest who bears gifts)
Kenya Father Christmas/Santa Claus
Lithuania Kaledo Senelis
Morocco Black Peter
Netherlands Kerstman
New Zealand Santa Claus
Norway Julenissens (Christmas Gnome)
Peru Papa Noel
Poland Swiety Mikolaj
Portugal Pai Natal
Romania Mos Craciun
Russia Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost)
Scandinavia Julenisse
Serbia Deda Mroz
South Africa Vader Kersfees
Spain Papa Noel/El Nino Jesus
Sweden Jultomten (Christmans Brownie)
Trinidad & Tobago Santa Claus
Turkey Noel Baba
United Kingdom Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle
