10 Interesting Fact About Santa Claus

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• Santa Claus is also known as Santa Claus in the Netherlands and many other European countries.
• Santa Claus legend comes from St. Nicholas, a bishop in the 4th century known as a protector of children and poor people.
• Santa Claus is believed to live in the North Pole with his ELFs who help make toys for children.
• Pole deer is known as an animal of Santa Claus vehicles when visiting houses on Christmas Eve.
• Many countries around the world have a unique tradition in celebrating Christmas and respecting Santa Claus.
• In some countries, Santa Claus not only gave gifts to children, but also to pets and even Christmas trees.
• Santa Claus is often painted with a red shirt and green pants, but the original color is brown and blue.
• The physical form of Santa Claus that we know is currently popularized by the Coca-Cola ad in the 1930s.
• In Sweden, Santa Claus is known as Tomte and is believed to live under the floor of the house and help take care of gardens and livestock.
• There are many Christmas songs sung to respect Santa Claus, including Jingle Bells and Santa Claus is coming to Town.