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Santa Claus (also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Santa and Santy) is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve. He is said to accomplish this with the aid of Christmas elves, who make the toys in his workshop, and with the aid of flying reindeer who pull his sleigh through the air.
Other names
Saint Nicholas • Saint Nick • Father Christmas Kris Kringle
Known for
Delivering gifts to children on Christmas
Spouse
Mrs. Claus
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| Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis attend Christmas concert on Dec. 8, 2023. CHRIS JACKSON/GETTY |
The modern figure of Santa is based on folklore traditions surrounding Saint Nicholas, the English figure of Father Christmas, the German Belsnickel and the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas.
Santa is generally depicted as a portly, jolly, white-bearded man, often with spectacles, wearing a red coat with white fur collar and cuffs, white-fur-cuffed red trousers, a red hat trimmed with white fur, a black leather belt and boots, carrying a bag full of gifts for children. He is popularly associated with a deep, hearty laugh, frequently rendered in Christmas literature as "ho, ho, ho!"
This image originated in North America during the 19th century and has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, children's books, family Christmas traditions, films, and advertising.
Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop of Myra (now Demre) in the region of Lycia in the Roman Empire, today in Turkey. He was very religious from an early age and devoted his life entirely to Christianity. In continental Europe (more precisely the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany), he is usually portrayed as a bearded bishop in canonical robes.
Santa is generally depicted as a portly, jolly, white-bearded man, often with spectacles, wearing a red coat with white fur collar and cuffs, white-fur-cuffed red trousers, a red hat trimmed with white fur, a black leather belt and boots, carrying a bag full of gifts for children. He is popularly associated with a deep, hearty laugh, frequently rendered in Christmas literature as "ho, ho, ho!"
This image originated in North America during the 19th century and has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, children's books, family Christmas traditions, films, and advertising.
Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop of Myra (now Demre) in the region of Lycia in the Roman Empire, today in Turkey. He was very religious from an early age and devoted his life entirely to Christianity. In continental Europe (more precisely the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany), he is usually portrayed as a bearded bishop in canonical robes.
NORAD ( North American Aerospace Defense Command)
Below is a list of Santa Claus activity across the world tracked by NORAD :
North American Aerospace Defense Command
NORAD has received reports from Defense Support Satellites indicating Santa has lifted off!🎄
Santa is making a beautiful stop for the astronauts at the International Space Station!🎅
NORAD has spotted Santa flying over New York City!🎄
NORADTracksSanta flying by Big Ben to check the time. By NORAD observation he's still on schedule.🎅
Sleighbells are ringing over Athens 🇬🇷
Keep tracking Santa with NORAD as he travels across Southeast Asia 🎄
NoradTracksSanta in his red sleigh flying by the Sydney Opera House in Australia
Rudolph's bright nose was seen over Berlin! North American Aerospace Defense Command satellite capabilities can track the nose's heat signature. Santa must be in Germany.
Baba Noel has been flying over Egypt, admiring the Great Pyramid of Giza!
Santa is making a beautiful stop for the astronauts at the International Space Station!🎅
NORAD has spotted Santa flying over New York City!🎄
NORADTracksSanta flying by Big Ben to check the time. By NORAD observation he's still on schedule.🎅
Sleighbells are ringing over Athens 🇬🇷
Keep tracking Santa with NORAD as he travels across Southeast Asia 🎄
NoradTracksSanta in his red sleigh flying by the Sydney Opera House in Australia
Rudolph's bright nose was seen over Berlin! North American Aerospace Defense Command satellite capabilities can track the nose's heat signature. Santa must be in Germany.
Baba Noel has been flying over Egypt, admiring the Great Pyramid of Giza!
NORAD Tracks Santa in Rome, Italy!
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References
Baba Noel wikipedia
Baba Noel wikipedia
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