Who is Santa Claus?
Q: Who is Santa Claus?
A: Santa Claus, or Father Christmas, is a legendary character associated with Christmas. He is depicted as a big and cheerful white-bearded man wearing a red suit with white trim.
Q: Where does Santa live?
A: In some countries, he is said to live at the North Pole with his wife Mrs. Claus, elves who are said to build his toys, and reindeer who are said to pull his sleigh through the sky. Father Christmas, the Nordic version, is said to reside in Lapland, Finland but some think he is from the North Pole.
Q: How does Santa deliver gifts?
A: Santa bring gifts to good children (and children-at-heart) worldwide on Christmas usually by sliding down fireplace chimneys (or opening doors with a special key) and reindeer pulling his sleigh. However, after the children have fallen asleep, parents typically play the role of Santa Claus and leave their gifts under the Christmas tree. Children's parents sometimes signed tags on gifts for children with "From Santa Claus" before the gifts are laid under the tree.
Q: Is there any historical basis for Santa Claus?
A: No, Santa Claus was not a real historical person but modern character of Santa was most likely created from different traditions from European and Christian culture such as Saint Nicholas ,the Dutch Sinterklaas ,etc .
Q: What other names does Santa go by?
A: He is also known as Saint Nicholas ,Saint Nick ,Kris Kringle ,Kristingle ,Christingle ,Father Christmas ,Santy and many other names .
