SANTA AROUND THE WORLD By Melinda and Travis

Different names for Santa Saint Nicholas- Myra, modern day turkey Saint Nicholas- Myra, modern day turkey Father Christmas- from Lapland Father Christmas- from Lapland Kris Cringle- Australia and New Zealand Kris Cringle- Australia and New Zealand Santa- United states Santa- United states Visits these countries during their celebrations. Visits these countries during their celebrations.

5 Facts about Santa He comes and delivers presents on the 25 th of December. He comes and delivers presents on the 25 th of December. Is said to live at the north pole Is said to live at the north pole He drives a sleigh with his 9 reindeer. He drives a sleigh with his 9 reindeer. He wears a red jacket with a red hat and black boots. He wears a red jacket with a red hat and black boots. His cheeks are rosy red and a beard as white as snow. His cheeks are rosy red and a beard as white as snow.

Foods Santa Eats Cookies and milk Cookies and milk Chicken/Turkey Chicken/Turkey Some fish Some fish Candy Canes Candy Canes Corn on the cob Corn on the cob Hot chocolate Hot chocolate

Santa's Gifts He delivers his gifts on the 25 th of December. He delivers his gifts on the 25 th of December. He has help making the toys with his elves at the north pole. He has help making the toys with his elves at the north pole. He carries them in a big red bag. He carries them in a big red bag. He comes to give the kids their presents while they sleep. He comes to give the kids their presents while they sleep.