2006-12-03 16:24:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Children all over the world believe in Santa Claus, but it isn't always like the traditional Santa here in the U.S. For different countries they have different ways of what they're Santa looks like, as well as the tradition in which they celebrate Christmas. So, yes. All children believe in Santa; just in different ways.
2006-12-03 16:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by glitteringfairywings 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Santa Claus is believed by children all over the world, but in different forms and styles.
He also goes by other names such as Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, St. Nicholas, St. Nick, and Sinterklass (original Dutch name).
Foreign countries have various customs regarding the Christmas season, especially when it comes to the children of that nation. However, many nations do have some form of mythic character that embodies the season of gift-giving and seasonal jolliness.
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2006-12-04 00:32:17 · answer #2 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe Christmas has lost it's true meaning in today's American society. This is a time of year to remember to be charitible to the poor and needy. As you know gift-giving has been very important to society for centuries. As in giving presents to a king or to a family whose daughter you wish to marry and so on. The wise men brought gifts for Jesus when he was born. Christmas should teach about the reason for the birth of Christ and his goodwill. As for Santa Claus, 'ol St. Nick, Christopher Cringle or whoever you wish to call him, started a tradition way long ago, before the colonization of America. There was a real man who on Christmas morning would throw gold coins down the chimney of those who were poor. To the surprise of the fortunate recievers, they would find in the stockings(socks) they had hung to dry over the fireplace gold coins. However time has a way of giving in to fancy and the whims of foolish human behaviour. Therefore we invent chanting tales, which should be left at that, and actually make our children believe it's the truth. How awful to fill our children's hearts with lies. Gift-giving is a great way of showing those you care but is way over-rated. We should indeed also be sharing our wealth with those in need. And remember to share the truth of Christmas. Christmas is celebrated in many parts of the world but is usually in accordance with their religion. And yes, there are Santa Claus' in other countries but I am not sure if the children actually believe he flies around the world in a sleigh with reindeer. Santa Claus is mostly an American fabrication of Christmas.
2006-12-04 00:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by LADY ~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! i've traveled the world and spent christmas in 6 different countries and can tell you from firsthand experience that it's children all over the world. the irish to the japanese to the mexicans all love santa claus, and will dress up like him and everything. so it's an international part of world today.
2006-12-04 00:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by funkfighter45 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many santas from all over the world. They are all similar with a little bit of a twist. When i was little i went to a museum where they had all these really cool statues to represent the different santas from all over the world, dressed as they traditionally are represented. it's interesting to learn about!
2006-12-04 00:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Santy, or simply Santa, is a gift-giving figure in various cultures who distributes presents to children and adults, traditionally on December 24, Christmas Eve. The popular American form Santa Claus originated as a mispronunciation of Dutch Sinterklaas, which is a contracted form of Sint Nicolaas (Saint Nicholas).
Father Christmas is a well-loved figure in many countries and predates the "Santa Claus" character. "Father Christmas" is similar in many ways, though the two have quite different origins. Using "Santa" in places that predominantly call him "Father Christmas" is often viewed as an Americanism and is quite rare, although they are generally regarded as the same character. Father Christmas is also present instead of "Santa" in Afghanistan ("Baba Chaghaloo"), Albania ("Babadimri"), Armenia ("Gaghant Baba"), Brazil ("Papai Noel"), Bulgaria ("Dyado Koleda"), Chile (Viejo Pascuero), Denmark ("Julemanden"), Egypt ("Papa Noël"), Finland ("Joulupukki"), France and French Canada ("le Père Noël"), Germany ("Weihnachtsmann" or "Nikolaus"), Hungary ("Mikulás"), Iran ("Baba Noel"), Ireland ("Daidà na Nollaig"), Italy ("Babbo Natale"), Lithuania ("KalÄdų Senelis"), Malta ("San Niklaw"), Norway ("Julenissen"), Portugal ("Pai Natal"), Romania ("MoÅ CrÄciun"), Russia ("Ded Moroz"), Scottish Highlands ("DaidaÃn na Nollaig"), Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina ("Deda Mraz"), South Africa ("Vader Kersfees"), Spain and some of Spanish-speaking Latin America ("Papá Noel" or "San Nicolás" ), Sweden ("Jultomten"), Turkey
2006-12-04 00:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by carriec 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a Christian thing. Christians all over the world believe in santa until they are about 13, Easter bunny until they are 15 and jesus until they ae in there 60's. Some aren't as slow though. Something about christians and false idols...I don't get it.
2006-12-04 00:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Suki 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i from korea and i believe santa too and all over the world belive santa i know they believe
2006-12-04 00:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by josh 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do here in Australia!!
I think it depends on religious beliefs. Non-christian countries wouldn't have santa cos they dont have chrissy!
2006-12-04 00:26:15 · answer #9 · answered by Snoopy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most children belive in sants until there about 12
2006-12-04 00:27:49 · answer #10 · answered by Steven S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋