10 Most Popular Santa in the World

Actually, some countries have their own Santa figure. Some little similar, but several others were completely different. So, Santa, which is the most popular in the whole world? 10. The Yule Lads The Yule Lads are thirteen figures close to the celebration of Christmas in Iceland. Thirteen different creatures described, some of which are kind, but others described horrific, as someone who takes the kids in at night. Children who behave well are rewarded. Instead, the naughty will be judged and given only potatoes for Christmas. 9. Tomte Tomte, tangible gnome, used as a symbol of Christmas in some countries in the Scandinavian region. They keep the home and the occupants and giving gifts at Christmas time. However, unlike Santa, Tomte not fat, does not stay in the Arctic. Tomte is also riding the train, though not fly, and lived in the yard. Usually, people would dress up like a Scandinavian Tomte and give gifts to the children, but not from the chimney! 8. Christkind Christkind means 'little Christ' and are usually described as the Christ child with blond hair and wings by some citizens of Germany, Austria, Italy, and Brazil. Unlike Santa, Christkind not give gifts, but rather people give each other gifts in his honor. 7. Belsnickel Belsnickel a friend of Santa to the Pennsylvania Dutch. However, unlike Santa kind, Belsnickel is a figure to be feared and to maintain discipline. At Christmas time, Belsnickel would reward the good and punishment or a letter of warning to those who are naughty. 6. Pere Noel and La Pere Fouttard Both figures contrast in reward and punishment in France. Daddy Noel is a figure very similar to Santa and giving gifts in stockings near the fireplace. While La Pere Fouttard described otherwise, with a rusty chain and punish children. Some stories even quite brutal, with La Pere Fouttard that cut the tongue of children who get caught lying. 5. La Befana Befana is a witch figure who serves as Santa in Italy. Befana described exactly like a witch, a flying broom and pointy hat, which will enchant children trying to see when they gave gifts in Christmas time, which is a bit much to trick the parents so that the child does not peep their give gifts at night Christmas. 4. Krampus Krampus is trusted by the public Austria, Germany, and Hungary, as one friend that Santa punishes naughty child charge. His figure is pretty terrible with horns, like devil eyes and pointy teeth. 3. Ded Moroz and Snow Maiden

Ded Moroz is translated as Grandfather Snow and trusted as a 'replacement' Santa in some countries in Eastern Europe. What is unique is the granddaughter figure called The Snow Maiden, who accompanied him to give gifts to children who are kind. 2. Sinterklaus and Black Peter Sinterklaas can be regarded as Santa are adopted by the Dutch culture, as well as Indonesia, which was a Dutch colony. Black Peter himself is discribed as a little boy who helped him give a gift. The story of Black Peter itself is quite controversial as some call it as the embodiment of evil, some even call it a Sweep Fireplace. 1.Father Christmas This Santa is adopted by almost all countries in the world, as a parental figure with a white beard, a red costume, which provides gifts to children at Christmas time. Father Christmas riding a chariot drawn by reindeer from the North Pole to the children's home. Prizes were given the chimney and put in a sock. Some areas of the world, however, has a different version, as those who believe in Santa dress is green, not red.