We all know Santa Claus from childhood. There are even interesting facts about this wonderful wizard of winter holidays, who gives gifts to children. Legends, fairy tales and songs are written about Santa Claus. Everyone knows that this character personifies winter and cold. But there are also facts about Santa Claus that no one knows about.
1. Interesting facts about Santa Claus say that the age of this old man is from 1500 to 2000 years.
2. In Cyprus, Santa Claus is called Vasily.
3. Santa Claus has not only the Snow Maiden-granddaughter, but also Zimushka-wife.
4. Frosts serve this fabulous wizard.
5. Our Santa Claus looks more solid than Santa Claus.
6. Santa Claus has a room that is reserved exclusively for a wardrobe, so he is considered fashionable.
7.For the first time the image of Santa Claus began to be used in everyday life in 1935.
8. People from many eras worked on the creation of the image of Santa Claus.
9. This old man's embroidered fur coat and felt boots have not changed for over 700 years.
10. When the Bolsheviks were in power, Santa Claus was not remembered for 20 years.
11. Santa Claus is considered a deity of the ancient Slavs.
12.This wizard is short.
13. The arrival of Santa Claus to children with gifts was marked during the time of the Russian Empire.
14. From the very beginning of his existence, this old man was a cruel and evil deity.
15.On the last Sunday in August, Father Frost Day is celebrated.
16. Santa Claus does not freeze people's hearts, but warms them with love. And by this he only increases his strength.
17. Santa Claus was alone until Soviet times.
18 In Italy, Santa Claus is called Babo Natalle.
19. Santa Claus can be seen smoking a pipe.
20. The residence of Father Frost is located in Lapland and Veliky Ustyug.
21. Santa Claus is considered the main mascot of the New Year.
22. The favorite of this wizard is a white deer named Leshka.
23.Soviet animators and cinematographers have invested a lot in the image of Santa Claus.
24. In Holland, the role of Santa Claus is played by Black Pete.
25. There is also a Santa Claus woman, but only in Italy.
26. Santa Claus is not on Freedom Island. There three kings carry gifts to children.
27. This old man's official birthday is November 18th.
28. Ukraine has its own residence of Father Frost, where letters from children are brought. It is located in the city of Bucha.
29. St. Nicholas can be considered the prototype of Santa Claus.
30. From the very beginning, Santa Claus looked like a thin and long elf.
31.Ded Moroz is accompanied by a talking magic deer named Rudolph during his trips.
32. In Finland, in the role of Santa Claus - "forest man" named Joulupukki.
33 In Mongolia, this wizard is like a shepherd.
34.Ded Moroz used to collect sacrifices in his own bag instead of giving good.
35. Children often confuse Santa Claus and Santa Claus, but they are two different creatures.
36. Today, not a single New Year's party for children takes place without Santa Claus.
37 In Sweden and Norway, Santa Claus resembles a brownie or a gnome.
38.Ded Moroz from Russia is very conservative, this is confirmed by his outfit.
39. The homeland of Santa Claus is a pine forest.
40.Ded Moroz is considered a descendant of the East Slavic spirit of cold.
41. Most often, Santa Claus can be seen on Soviet postcards.
42 In the literature, Santa Claus was first used by V.F. Odoevsky.
43. The image of this old man began to soften with the weakening of Christianity.
44. Morozko is considered to be the great-great-grandfather of this old man.
45.Ded Moroz is a strong Russian-speaking God.
46. The collective image of Santa Claus was formed on the basis of the hagiography of St. Nicholas.
47. At the very beginning, Santa Claus was portrayed in a raincoat.
48 The beard of Santa Claus was decorated by the artist from America Thomas Knight, and this happened in 1860.
49.Ded Moroz's nose is usually red.
50. Santa Claus does not wear a belt, but he ties up a fur coat when using a special sash belt.
51. This old man always walks with a staff.
52.Ded Moroz will never let anyone near his own bag.
53.Ded Moroz appears at the Christmas tree festival not at the beginning, but at the end or middle.
54. This fairy-tale character is considered an ancestor-giver.
55.Ded Moroz was once viewed by people as a product of the anti-national activities of the capitalists.
56. There is no Santa Claus in the Catholic states, and they call the New Year "the Feast of St. Sylvester."
57.Ded Moroz comes to the kids only at night.
58 There are as many Santa Clauses in the world as there are states.
59. Belief in Father Frost arose in the 4th century and is associated with St. Nicholas of Mirlikisky, known in Russia as Nicholas the Wonderworker.
60.Ded Moroz lives in the north, he has a large number of relatives.
61.Ded Moroz, according to scientists, is an invention.
62. Talking to children about the existence of Santa Claus, parents create for themselves a "journey into childhood."
63. Before the revolution, Santa Claus was considered a purely Christmas creature.
64. On average, children believe in Santa Claus until the age of 7.
65 There are 2 Santa Clauses in Sweden: a dwarf and a stooped grandfather.
66. Santa Claus in France is referred to as Père Noel.
67 In Holland, Santa Claus is sailing on a ship.
68.French Santa Claus wanders the rooftops on New Year's Eve and leaves gifts for children in shoes.
69.Ded Moroz could hit lazy people with a staff on the forehead.
70. Santa Claus is the lord of winter and cold.
