1. A story about Father Christmas A story about Father Christmas

2. 2 We are going to tell you a story about a legendary figure. He is known as Father Christmas..

3. 3 What he looks like What he looks like Father Christmas is supposed to be a happy, fat man with long white hair and a long white beard, dressed in a suit with a black belt and the same colour boots.

4. 4 Who his friends are I have heard that Father Christmas has elves, which help make toys. Apparently, Father Christmas has 12 reindeer and they help deliver the presents.

5. 5 Where he lives According to the legends, Father Christmas lives near the North Pole.

6. 6 The food he likes I have heard that Father Christmas likes sweet mince pies. I have heard that Father Christmas likes sweet mince pies.

7. 7 What he does Father Christmas is known as the person who goes down chimneys and places presents in stockings, in front of the Christmas tree, by children’s bed or by the fireplace. According to the legends, he loves children and helps their dreams come true

8. 8 St Nicholas The story of Father Christmas is based on St Nicholas. I have heard that St Nicholas came from a village called Myra in Turkey. According to the legend, he is pictured as a tall and thin man with no beard and wearing traditional clothes. People believe he is one of the most popular figures in Christianity because he is said to be kind, merciful and generous. He was made into a saint.

9. 9 Find out about different Christmas traditions Find out about different Christmas traditions Names for Father Christmas in different countries When to deliver presents in different countries

10. 10 Germany Christmas Man France Father Christmas

11. 11 Father Frost or Grandfather Frost Russia

12. 12 Sweden Christmas Brownie Santa Claus The Netherlands

13. 13 UKUSA Father Christmas Santa Claus

14. 14 When is he supposed to deliver presents in different countries? In many European countries, he delivers presents to children on 5 December, the eve of his festival day, or 6 December. In the UK and the USA, the gifts come on Christmas Eve, 24 December.In many European countries, he delivers presents to children on 5 December, the eve of his festival day, or 6 December. In the UK and the USA, the gifts come on Christmas Eve, 24 December.

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