What are the characteristics of Santa in different countries?
Santa Claus in Europe basically comes from Nicholas. But it has different characteristics in different countries. The Swiss Santa Claus is called Christkindl or Christ Child. Santa Claus in Italy is called Babbo Natale. Santa Claus in North America rides on a sleigh pulled by reindeer to give gifts to children.
In the central and northern regions of Germany, Nicholas is called “Santa Claus”. Santa Claus in Germany also brought an assistant named Knecht Ruprecht. Carrying a big bag of gifts on his shoulders, holding a stick in his hand. A good boy can receive his gift, but a naughty boy has to teach a few sticks.
The French image similar to Santa Claus is Père Noel. He is almost exactly the same as Santa Claus. Its red and white clothes once inspired the Coca-Cola Company. The original image of Santa Claus was an elf, tall and thin in animal skins. In 1931, Coca-Cola asked Swedish designers to reshape the image of Santa Claus. He is tall and fat, always smiling, the most important thing is that the padded jacket he wears is always-Coca-Cola red.
Santa Claus in the United Kingdom is also called Father Christmas as in France. His image is more solemn and thinner than other Santas.
Santa Claus in China, his image is inseparable from commercial activities. After the reform and opening up in the 1980s, the Coca-Cola Company was introduced to China as a means of promotion.
