Who is Santa Claus?

   Santa Claus is a legendary figure who is the traditional patron of Christmas in the United States and other countries, bringing gifts to children. His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint. Father Christmas fills the role in many European countries. Saint Nicholas was a monk and therefore did not marry. According to some sources, his original name was Kris Kringle before he changed his name to Santa Claus.

How old is Santa, 2023?

   His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint.  The most concrete answer to this is that Santa is currently 1,752 years old as of 2023, according to Email Santa! 

Is Santa called Klaus?

   Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, 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.

Different names for Santa Claus around the world

1.    1. English: Santa Claus / Father Christmas

2. American-English: Kris Kringle

3. French: Père Noël / Papa Noël (lit. Father Christmas / Daddy Christmas)

4. Spanish: Papa Noel (lit. Father Christmas)

5. Dutch: Sinterklaas

6. German: Weihnachtsmann (lit. Christmas man)

7. Italian: Babbo Natale (lit. Daddy Christmas)

8. Portuguese: Papai Noel (lit. Father Christmas)

9. Turkish: Noel Baba (lit. Father Christmas)

10. Polish: Święty Mikołaj (lit. Saint Nicholas)

Is Rudolph 

 a real reindeer?

   Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fictional reindeer created by Robert L. May. Rudolph is usually depicted as the ninth and youngest of Santa Claus's reindeer, using his luminous red nose to lead the reindeer team and guide Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve.