This presentation discusses different traditions surrounding Santa Claus and Christmas figures from around the world, including Babbo Natale in Italy, Father Christmas in England, Pierre Noel in France, Joulupukki in Finland, and Saint Nicholas and Father Frost in Russia. Santa Claus traditions vary in terms of appearance, transportation, gifts given, and punishment of misbehaving children. The presentation also includes a letter from Irina to Santa Claus expressing excitement for Christmas and asking Santa to bring peace, happiness, and health.

1. The presentation is made by
Shemonaeva Irina,
5G, “Gymnasium №17”

2. Christmas and New Year are my most favorite holidays and this presentation is
my present to my classmates so that they should know more about New Year
traditions among different nations.

3. In Italy Babbo Natale leaves his
sleigh on the roof, and through
the chimney he appears in the
house, where he finds a little
milk and sweets left to him for
his “reinforcement”. Besides
him, the fairy Befana comes and
gives gifts to obedient children.
As for varmints, they keep an
ember to protect themselves
from the evil sorceress of
Befana.
In Italy Babbo Natale leaves his
sleigh on the roof, and through
the chimney he appears in the
house, where he finds a little
milk and sweets left to him for
his “reinforcement”. Besides
him, the fairy Befana comes and
gives gifts to obedient children.
As for varmints, they keep an
ember to protect themselves
from the evil sorceress of
Befana.
Babbo Natale

4. Father Christmas
In England Father Christmas often appears
as a large man, about seventy years of age.
He is dressed in a red suit trimmed with
white fur and often girdled with a wide
black belt. He wears a hood, which is often
long and floppy, and dark boots. He always
carries a large brown sack, full of toys, on
his back. Sometimes he has a beard but no
In England Father Christmas often appears
as a large man, about seventy years of age.
He is dressed in a red suit trimmed with
white fur and often girdled with a wide
black belt. He wears a hood, which is often
long and floppy, and dark boots. He always
carries a large brown sack, full of toys, on
his back. Sometimes he has a beard but no
moustache.
moustache.

5. Pierre Noel
French Pierre Noel means “Father
French Pierre Noel means “Father
Christmas”. He rides a donkey and carries a
wicker basket full of Christmas and New
Year gifts. Pierre Noel has an evil twin - Per
Fuetar. Instead of gifts he bestows children
Christmas”. He rides a donkey and carries a
wicker basket full of Christmas and New
Year gifts. Pierre Noel has an evil twin - Per
Fuetar. Instead of gifts he bestows children
with rods. He carries them in a bunch.
Contrary to Per Fuetar, Pierre Noel puts his
gifts in the socks, which hang above the fire
with rods. He carries them in a bunch.
Contrary to Per Fuetar, Pierre Noel puts his
gifts in the socks, which hang above the fire
place, and then he leaves the house
place, and then he leaves the house
through the chimney.
through the chimney.

6. Joulupukki
In Finland Santa Claus is called
In Finland Santa Claus is called
Joulupukki. “Joulu” means Christmas,
and “pukki” is a goat. This name is easy
to explain as many years ago Finnish
Santa Claus wore a goatskin and rode on
Joulupukki. “Joulu” means Christmas,
and “pukki” is a goat. This name is easy
to explain as many years ago Finnish
Santa Claus wore a goatskin and rode on
a goat.
a goat.

7. Saint Nicholas
According to the legend, Saint
According to the legend, Saint
Nicholas was the first Santa. He was
the first to leave golden apples in the
socks hanging above the fireplace. It
Nicholas was the first Santa. He was
the first to leave golden apples in the
socks hanging above the fireplace. It
was a very long time ago, so St.
was a very long time ago, so St.
Nicholas is considered to be the oldest
Santa Claus. He rides a horse. He is
dressed in a white bishop's miter and
robes. He is always accompanied by a
servant whose name is Moor Black
Peter. He follows St. Nicholas with a
bag of gifts for good children. In his
Nicholas is considered to be the oldest
Santa Claus. He rides a horse. He is
dressed in a white bishop's miter and
robes. He is always accompanied by a
servant whose name is Moor Black
Peter. He follows St. Nicholas with a
bag of gifts for good children. In his
hands he has a rod to punish
hands he has a rod to punish
disobedient kids.
disobedient kids.

8. Our national Father Frost is the kindest
wizard. He makes our dreams come true
and gives his gifts to children for their
good behavior. Our Russian Father Frost
Our national Father Frost is the kindest
wizard. He makes our dreams come true
and gives his gifts to children for their
good behavior. Our Russian Father Frost
lives in Veliky Ustyug with his
granddaughter Snow Maiden.
lives in Veliky Ustyug with his
granddaughter Snow Maiden.
Father Frost

9. Father Frost
Russia, Vologda region,
Veliky Ustyug
Father Frost’s Post
Office 162390

10. Dear Santa Claus,
How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I am writing this letter to share
my impatience for Christmas.
I can hardly wait for Christmas to come! I have already decorated my
room in the style of a winter tale. Every night I imagine you appearing
through the chimney at midnight… I remember I saw you when I was little!!!
We had our appointment at your residence in Finland.
With all my heart I also want to thank you for the present you gave me
last Christmas. I was dreaming about a new smartphone and that was just
the one I wanted. Now I am grown up and understand that wealth is not
very important spiritual values.
I have good news for you! I am good at learning and always get excellent
marks. I am very obedient to my parents. So, I want to ask for a present
from you, please. I believe that you can do whatever you want. Please, dear
Santa, give us peace and happiness!!! Please, make all sick people
healthy!!!
Thank you for reading my letter.
I got to go now.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely yours,
Irina