Letters to Santa, North Pole Wit, Christmas Wisdom
Nino Jesus: Do you only visit Latin American countries? – Mariana, age 9, asks Nino Jesus do you only visit Latin American countries?, about the Andes Mountains near Bogota, and Colombia’s Dia de las Velitas
Weihnachtsmann: Are you different from the German Christkind? – Mia, age 8, asks the Weihnachtsmann are you different from the German Christkind?, about the Spree River, and why Berlin was divided by a wall
Julemanden: Do you bring presents to every child in Denmark? – Mikkel, age 7, asks Julemanden do you bring presents to every child in Denmark?, about the Oresund strait, and Denmark’s ancient monarchy
Father Christmas: Are you more about celebrating Jesus’s birth than just giving toys? – Poppy, age 8, asks Father Christmas are you more about celebrating Jesus’s birth than just giving toys?, about the River Irwell, and Manchester’s industrial history
Nino Jesus: Do you work together with Papa Noel to deliver gifts? – Samuel, age 7, asks Nino Jesus do you work together with Papa Noel to deliver gifts?, about the Andes Mountains near Bogota, and Colombia’s Dia de las Velitas
Sinterklaas: Do Dutch children leave out shoes filled with carrots for your horse? – Bram, age 8, asks Sinterklaas do Dutch children leave out shoes filled with carrots for your horse?, about Amsterdam’s canals, and why Dutch children leave carrots in shoes
Papa Noel: Your name means Father Christmas in Spanish. Are you the same as Santa? – Julieta, age 8, asks Papa Noel your name means Father Christmas in Spanish. Are you the same as Santa?, about the Rio de la Plata, and Argentina’s midnight Christmas fireworks
Weihnachtsmann: Do you have helpers or elves? – Lina, age 7, asks the Weihnachtsmann do you have helpers or elves?, about the Spree River, and why Berlin was divided by a wall
Baba Noel: Does your name mean Father Christmas, and does that make you a dad? – Elie, age 8, asks Baba Noel does your name mean Father Christmas, and does that make you a dad?, about the Mediterranean Sea, and why Lebanon celebrates Christmas and Eid
Santa Kurohsu: Do you visit every child in Japan, or only those who celebrate? – Daiki, age 8, asks Santa Kurohsu do you visit every child in Japan, or only those who celebrate?, about Mount Fuji, and Japan’s Christmas Eve date-night tradition
Santa Claus: Do you exist in every country at the same time? – Logan, age 7, asks Santa Claus do you exist in every country at the same time?, about Lake Michigan, and Chicago’s architectural history
Baba Noel: Do you visit every house, or only ones that celebrate Christmas? – Maya, age 7, asks Baba Noel do you visit every house, or only ones that celebrate Christmas?, about the Mediterranean Sea, and why Lebanon celebrates Christmas and Eid
Viejito Pascuero: Do you have helpers? – Florencia, age 8, asks Viejito Pascuero do you have helpers?, about the Andes Mountains, and why Chile is so long and narrow
Julemanden: Do Danish children leave out rice pudding for you? – Freja, age 8, asks Julemanden do Danish children leave out rice pudding for you?, about the Oresund strait, and Denmark’s ancient monarchy
Santa Harabeoji: Do you have reindeer to pull your sleigh? – Jihoon, age 7, asks Santa Harabeoji do you have reindeer to pull your sleigh?, about the Han River, and Korea’s Christmas holiday
Did Moroz: Do you wear a long blue or white robe like your Russian cousin? – Bohdan, age 8, asks Did Moroz do you wear a long blue or white robe like your Russian cousin?, about the Dnipro River, and the didukh wheat tradition
Ong Gia Noel: Do you wear a red suit? – Mai, age 9, asks Ong Gia Noel do you wear a red suit?, about the Red River, and why Vietnam celebrates both Christmas and Tet
Naththal Seeya: Do you visit every child, or only Christian families? – Dilshan, age 7, asks Naththal Seeya do you visit every child, or only Christian families?, about the Indian Ocean, and Sri Lanka’s many religious holidays
Papai Noel: Do you wear a red suit like the American Santa? – Manuela, age 7, asks Papai Noel do you wear a red suit like the American Santa?, about Christ the Redeemer, and its meaning for Rio
Jezisek: Are you similar to the German Christkind? – Klara, age 8, asks Jezisek are you similar to the German Christkind?, about the Vltava River, and Prague’s astronomical clock
Samichlaus: Your name means Santa Claus in Swiss German. Are you like the American Santa? – Alina, age 8, asks Samichlaus your name means Santa Claus in Swiss German. Are you like the American Santa?, about Lake Zurich, and Switzerland’s four official languages
Papai Noel: Do you come on Christmas Eve? – Larissa, age 7, asks Papai Noel do you come on Christmas Eve?, about Christ the Redeemer, and its meaning for Rio
Shengdan Laoren: Do you come down the chimney? – Mei, age 9, asks Shengdan Laoren do you come down the chimney?, about the Huangpu River, and why Shanghai is a major trading port
Santa Claus: Do you know every child’s name? – Lucas, age 7, asks Santa Claus do you know every child’s name?, about the Rocky Mountains, and why Denver is the Mile High City
Hoteiosho: Do you come down the chimney, or appear at the door? – Yuto, age 7, asks Hoteiosho do you come down the chimney, or appear at the door?, about Kyoto’s mountains, and why Kyoto was once Japan’s capital
Julenissen: Do you come on Christmas Eve in Norway? – Markus, age 8, asks Julenissen do you come on Christmas Eve in Norway?, about the Oslofjord, and the Nobel Peace Prize
Papa Noel: Do Latin American children leave out treats for you? – Valentina, age 7, asks Papa Noel do Latin American children leave out treats for you?, about the Rio de la Plata, and Argentina’s midnight Christmas fireworks
Pere Noel: Do French children leave their shoes out for you? – Chloe, age 8, asks Pere Noel do French children leave their shoes out for you?, about the Seine River, and France’s shoes-by-the-fireplace tradition
Pai Natal: Do you come down the chimney? – Rodrigo, age 8, asks Pai Natal do you come down the chimney?, about the Tagus River, and Portugal’s Consoada codfish tradition
Jultomten: Do you have a goat helper called the Yule Goat? – Astrid, age 7, asks Jultomten do you have a goat helper called the Yule Goat?, about Stockholm’s fourteen islands, and the Nobel Prizes
Daidi na Nollag: Do you bring presents for all children, or only the good ones? – Saoirse, age 9, asks Daidi na Nollag do you bring presents for all children, or only the good ones?, about the River Liffey, and Ireland’s two official languages
Bozicek: Do you only visit Slovenia, or other countries too? – Eva, age 7, asks Bozicek do you only visit Slovenia, or other countries too?, about the Julian Alps, and Slovenia’s 1991 independence
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