What do African call Santa?
Father Christmas
Santa Claus is also known as Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) & Kersvader (Father Christmas) for people who speak Afrikaans (which has a base in Dutch).
What is Christmas called in Kenya?
It’s another day of celebrating, seeing more friends and family (or sleeping!) In Swahili/Kiswahili (a language spoken in Kenya) Happy/Merry Christmas is ‘Heri ya Krismasi’ and the response is ‘Wewe pia’ (you also). In the Maasai language (also called Maa or Kimaasai) it’s ‘nchipai e Kirismas’.
What do countries call Santa?
Names for Santa Around the World
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| Poland | Swiety Mikolaj (St. Nicholas) |
| Russia | Ded Moroz (?Grandfather Frost?) |
| Sweden | Jultomten (?Christmas brownie?) |
| United Kingdom | Father Christmas |
Is there a black Santa in Africa?
Of course you’ll think about the same old Santa Claus but with a dark skinned complexion. But one Jules Kamga from Cameroon is changing things. He has created the African version of Father Christmas.
What do Nigerians do on Christmas Eve?
Following the festivities on Christmas Eve, Nigerians head to church to give thanks to God and presents are exchanged among family members. Some families take their children dressed in their new outfits to see Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas. In Nigeria, Father Christmas doesn’t sneak into your home.
What do Kenyans do on Christmas?
Kenyans travel and gather together at Christmas time. They’ll travel back to the villages where they grew up, from the cities where they live and work. It is often the only time in the year large families can gather together. People try to be home by Christmas Eve so they can help with preparations.
What is a commonly celebrated holiday in Kenya?
Jamhuri Day, also called Independence Day, one of the most important national holidays in Kenya, observed on December 12. Because Jamhuri Day has such historical significance, virtually every Kenyan celebrates the holiday to some extent. Celebrations include feasts, political speeches, parades, and dancing.
What is another name for Santa?
Santa Claus also has some other names: Saint Nicholas, St. Nick, Kris Kringle, Pelznickel.
What do they call Santa in Asia?
Dun Che Lao Ren is the primary name used for Santa Claus in Chinese Christmas traditions. This name translates into old Christmas man. Children hang stockings made of muslin for Dun Che Lao Ren to fill with presents. Alternately, some people in China refer to Santa as Lan Khoong-Khoong, which means nice old father.