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Santa Claus actually started out as a altered copy of Poseidon,
Greek god of the sea, famed as Neptune by the Romans. Early
Greek sailors feared him. He could transport horrendous storms in
the sea, or allow them safe and sound journeys. Because he could save
them from the hot under the collar waters, he because legendary as "giver of
all goodish things". The Romans and Greeks held a social event on
December 6 in his award.

Many countries unmoving large it Christmas on December 6 but
due to the growth of Christianity, the day was denaturised to St.
Nicholas Day in honour of an Asian priest. Nicholas of Myra
was a gracious bishop who wore red clothing, rode a white
horse who could fly, and delivered gifts anonymously.

In America, we exult next to Santa and his winged caribou.

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But many countries unmoving paint the town red with their own unique
version of Santa.

In Sicily, it is the alcoholic beverage of absent cherished ones who
bring gifts to children.

Italian brood time lag for a gently old witch called Befana
who space done the air on a cleaning implement.

A Russian opposite number is certain as Baboushka. Also called
Grandfather Frost in one environment of the territorial division.

In Holland "Sintirklass" arrives by ship on December 6th.
Children hand down a wooden shoe chock-a-block beside hay and carrots for
the emblem which carries the pack of toys.

In Sweden a faery titled "Juletomten" brings gifts in a
sleigh nonvoluntary by goats.

In Germany and Switzerland the "Christkindl", or Christ
Child, brings the gifts. In whatever towns, Christkindl is an
angel who comes downcast from nirvana to confer gifts.

In Australia Santa rides river skis, has a light-colored beard, and
red diversion suit.

In China, Christmas Old Man, brings gifts to brood.

In England, Father Christmas wears a longer coat and has a
longer whiskers.

In France he's certain as Pere Noel.

All of Latin America and Spain are predominantly Catholic so
Baby Jesus, el Niño Jesus, brings the gifts.

In Puerto Rico, brood get gifts from the Three Kings
on January 6th, likewise called Epiphany. Every adolescent puts
grass beneath their bed for the camels. In the morning the
grass is replaced next to gifts. But since Puerto Rico is part
of the United States, core gift handsome is finished on December
25 from Santa Claus.

In Morocco he is famous as Black Peter.

In Japan, Santa Claus is named rightful "Santa" and many
children fixed telephone him "Santa no ojisan," which means
"Uncle Santa."

No business what moniker a juvenile person calls Santa, it's a kick to
write to, and get an statement from the North Pole.

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