![]() ![]() Дядо Коледа ( Dyado Koleda) (Father Christmas) Papai Noel, Bom Velhinho (Good Little Oldie). Le Petit Jesus (Baby Jesus) for French speakersĭjed Božićnjak (also known as Božić Bata or Djed Mraz) 1 January Kerstman (Christmas Man) and Sinterklaas for Dutch speakers Père Noël (Father Christmas) and St Nicholas for French speakers Śviaty Mikałaj (Saint Nicholas) was largely replaced by Dzeid Maroz during the Soviet period. ![]() Дзед Мароз ( Dzied Maroz) (Grandfather Frost) Wangkarnal Crow (in Warmun, Western Australia) Santa Claus Bubaa Gaadha (in Gamilaraay) Gaghant Baba is a more traditional figure associated with the old Armenian new year (gaghant), while Dzmer Papik is a more recent importation to the Republic of Armenia Ձմեռ Պապ ( Dzmer Papik) (Winter Grandfather) Papa Noël (Pashto/Dari: بابا نويل baba noel) Baba Chaghalooīabai i Krishtlindjeve (Father Christmas) The list should however not include mythical or folkloric characters that do not bring gifts, such as Father Time. Given the overlapping nature of gift-bringers throughout the world in name, attributes, date of arrival, and religious versus secular identity, this list may include winter gift-bringers that are not specifically associated with Christmas. The international popularity of the figure of Santa Claus has transformed the older traditions of many countries. Not all gift-bringers were or are specifically focused on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day: other common customs are 6 December (St Nicholas), 1 January, New Year (St Basil, or secular), and 6 January, Epiphany (Three Kings).
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