Christmas Traditions Around the World

What do they call Santa Claus in the Netherlands?

• Sinterklaas

• Santa Claus

• Pere Noel

• Papa Noel

What do they call Santa Claus in Finland?

• Father Noel

• St. Nicholas

• Joulupukki

• Santa Claus

What do people in Finland eat on Christmas?

• ham and turkey

• pea soup and rye bread

• almond and walnuts

• pasta

What do they call Santa Claus in England?

• Easter Bunny

• St. Patrick

• Father Christmas

• St. Nicholas

What do they call Santa Claus in Japan?

• Santa San

• St. Nicholas

• Father Noel

• St. Patrick

What do they call Santa Claus in Mexico?

• Easter bunny

• Saint patrick

• Santa Clos

What do you call Santa Claus in Iceland?

• St. Nicholas

• Father Christmas

• Jack frost

• Yule Lads

What do they call Santa Claus in France?

• Santa Claus

• Pere Noel

• Santo Clos

• Santa-san

What is a traditional food in Iceland?

• caramel potatoes

• turkey

• Ham

• gingerbread man

What is a traditional decoration used in Iceland?

• tree

• ornaments

• Advent lights

• Christmas star