What do Africans call Santa?

Africa and Middle East
Of those countries in Africa and the Middle East that celebrate Christmas, Papá Noel is the most common name for Santa
Santa
Père Noël (French pronunciation: ​[pɛʁ nɔ. ɛl]), "Papi Christmas", sometimes called 'Papa Noël' ("Daddy Christmas"), is a legendary gift-bringer at Christmas in France and other French-speaking areas, identified with the Father Christmas and/or Santa Claus of English-speaking territories.
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 Claus. In South Africa Sinterklaas, Father Christmas and Santa Claus are also used.


Does Africa have a version of Santa?

Not everyone believes in Santa Claus

In Liberia, you'll see Old Man Bayka, the 'devil' who doesn't give presents but instead walks the streets on Christmas Day begging you for presents. Also, instead of saying “Merry Christmas” in Liberia, the locals say “My Christmas on you”.

What is Santa Claus called in Nigeria?

Many say that the Yoruba translation of "Santa Claus" is "Baba Keresimesi".


How do South Africa say Santa?

Santa goes by a few names in South Africa, including Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) and Kersvader (Father Christmas) for those who speak Afrikaans.

What do Ethiopians call Santa?

Santa Claus is a fairly recent visitor to Ethiopia, only being known about through 'western' Christmas traditions. In the Amharic language, Father Christmas or Santa Claus is called 'Yágena Abãt' which means 'Christmas Father'.


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What does Nigeria call Christmas?

In Hausa Happy/Merry Christmas is 'barka dà Kirsìmatì'; in Yoruba it's 'E ku odun, e ku iye'dun'; in Fulani it's 'Jabbama be salla Kirismati'; in Igbo (Ibo) 'E keresimesi Oma'; in Ibibio 'Idara ukapade isua' and it's Edo it's 'Iselogbe'.

What does Haiti call Santa?

Tonton Nwèl (Santa Claus) is expected to remove the straw and put presents in and around the shoes.

How do you say Santa in Swahili?

99. Swahili. Baba Krismasi ('Father Christmas').


What do they call Santa in Kenya?

Father Christmas

Just like us the Kenyan people believe in Santa Claus. Also like us, they believe that he is a jolly old man that wears red and gives people presents on Christmas Eve. The only difference is that they call him Father Christmas instead of Santa Claus.

What do they call Santa in Jamaica?

Jamaicans also believe in Santa Claus and he's called Father Christmas or Kris Kringle. He usually leave gifts for children under the Christmas tree on Christmas eve.

What do Egyptians call Santa?

In Egypt, Santa is called Baba Noel, meaning Father Christmas. Around Cairo, stores and hotels put up Christmas trees and decorations, which are also sold in supermarkets.


What do they call Santa in Pakistan?

In Pakistan Santa Claus/Father Christmas is known as 'Christmas Baba'.

What is Santa called in Ghana?

First of all, Santa Claus is known in Ghana as “Father Christmas, the name Father Christmas came from England and since we were colonized by the British we therefore prefer Father Christmas.

Do Nigerians believe in Santa?

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 Africans leave out for Santa?

Traditional 'fir' Christmas Trees are popular and children leave a stocking out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

Do Arabs have Santa?

While there is no Muslim or Arab Santa Claus, there are many figures who embody the same values of generosity and charity in Islamic and pre-Islamic history.

What is Santa in Japanese?

In Japan Santa is known as サンタさん、サンタクロース / Santa-san (Mr Santa) or サンタクロース / Santa-Kurosu (Santa Claus). (Another Japanese gift bringer is Hoteiosho, a Japanese god of good fortune from Buddhism. But he is NOT related to Christmas.)


What do Cubans call Santa?

5) EVERYONE Brings Us Presents.

Then, on December 25th, Christmas Day, Santi Clo – that's Santa Claus to those uninitiated in Cuban speak – brings us presents.

What is the Brazilian name for Santa?

The answer is – Santa Claus, or Papai Noel as he is known in Brazil. There is very little difference between him and the Father Christmas we know in the UK.

What is Santa called in Iran?

In more prominent shopping centers, especially those in northern parts of Tehran, Santa Claus, or Bābā Noel (as Persian people call him) welcomes you at the main entrance.


What does Kenya call Christmas?

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 is Jamaican Christmas called?

Jonkanoo. Originating from Jamaica's rich African heritage is the tradition of Jonkanoo. “What's that?” you might ask. Well Jonkanoo is a street parade which showcases characters dressed in exaggeratedly dirty and scary costumes.

What does Ethiopia call Christmas?

While the rest of the world celebrates Christmas on December 25th, Ethiopians, alongside Russian, Greek, Eritrean, and Serbian Orthodox churches, celebrate Christmas Day which is called “Genna” on January 7th.