Folklore about Santa

Christmas is unimaginable in absence of Santa Claus, not just for children, but also for adults. Santa Claus, gift-giving, and singing carols are long-time Christmas traditions and symbols. Christmas is celebrated as a major festival and public holiday worldwide on the 25th of December.

Santa Claus is a person who brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24 or on his Feast Day (Saint Nicholas Day), December 6. Like many Christmas traditions and symbols, he has evolved from ancient stories and practices.

Santa enters the home of good children on Christmas Eve, usually through the chimney, bearing presents that his elves have been busy making all year long. He leaves gifts for them under the tree and fills their stockings with goodies. Most children who know the tale of Santa believe that if they show their best behavior throughout the year, then they will receive whatever presents they ask for. Some children even go as far as mailing (or e-mailing) a letter to Santa containing their wish list of gifts.

Santa Claus brings a special happiness to children and adults throughout the holiday season. For Children, Santa is the lovable figure, who brings gifts for them, and for adults Santa, is somebody who makes the celebrations really memorable and special, even though they know that this is just a myth.

Names for Santa around the World

It is fascinating to know that the Santa is called by several different names around the world. The name of Santa varies because of diversity in traditions and cultures across the world.