Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It is celebrated for a period of 12 days according to the Gregorian calendar with the 25th of December being the primary date.
Santa Claus, known as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas, is a legendary figure originating from Bari, Italy. Most famously depicted as a portly, bearded man who wears red and white. In Dutch, Santa is known as Sinterklaas.
