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santa claus around the world

Dec 14, 2009, 10:17 AM IST

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Employees dressed in Santa Claus costumes ride bicycles during a Christmas celebration at Ancol theme park in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Employees dressed in Santa Claus costumes ride bicycles during a Christmas celebration at Ancol theme park in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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A Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus dances at a pre-Christmas fair held just outside the Church of Nativity, Bethlehem.

A Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus dances at a pre-Christmas fair held just outside the Church of Nativity, Bethlehem.

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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are dressed as Santa Claus as they attend a Christmas tombola at Camp Marmal in Mazar-e-Sharif, north of Kabul.

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are dressed as Santa Claus as they attend a Christmas tombola at Camp Marmal in Mazar-e-Sharif, north of Kabul.

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Jordanians dressed as Santa Claus gather to celebrate the lighting of the 26-meter tree, alleged to be the largest Christmas tree in the Middle East, in the Christian town of Fuheis, Jordon.

Jordanians dressed as Santa Claus gather to celebrate the lighting of the 26-meter tree, alleged to be the largest Christmas tree in the Middle East, in the Christian town of Fuheis, Jordon.

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Employees dressed in Santa Claus costumes run towards cameras during a photo opportunity at the Dream Valley theme park in Hengdian, Zhejiang province.

Employees dressed in Santa Claus costumes run towards cameras during a photo opportunity at the Dream Valley theme park in Hengdian, Zhejiang province.

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In Russia, Santa is called Grandfather Frost or Ded Moroz.

In Russia, Santa is called Grandfather Frost or Ded Moroz.

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In Finland, he is called Joulupukki and his home is in Lapland in the north part of Finland called Korvatunturl. Also in Finland, the Swedish-speaking Finns (finlandssvenskar) call him Julgubben.

In Finland, he is called Joulupukki and his home is in Lapland in the north part of Finland called Korvatunturl. Also in Finland, the Swedish-speaking Finns (finlandssvenskar) call him Julgubben.

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Santa is På norsk

Santa is På norsk "Julenissen" in Norway who arrives on the evening of the 24th.

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In Germany Knecht Ruprecht and his helpers come. Krampus brings coal or a wooden stick to the naughty children, Knecht Ruprecht brings mostly cookies, nuts and a small toy to the good children.

In Germany Knecht Ruprecht and his helpers come. Krampus brings coal or a wooden stick to the naughty children, Knecht Ruprecht brings mostly cookies, nuts and a small toy to the good children.

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In Germany, children get presents from Christkind, the Christ Child on the 24th of December.

In Germany, children get presents from Christkind, the Christ Child on the 24th of December.

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In Wales, Santa is called Sion Corn - this translates as

In Wales, Santa is called Sion Corn - this translates as "Chimney John" relating to the story that Santa comes down the chimney of each house to bring his gifts to the children within.

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In France, he`s known as Pere Noel. He is also called Pere Noel in Canada.

In France, he`s known as Pere Noel. He is also called Pere Noel in Canada.

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In Brazil and Peru, he`s called Papai Noel.

In Brazil and Peru, he`s called Papai Noel.

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In the United States and Canada, his name is Santa Claus. He flies through the sky in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer.

In the United States and Canada, his name is Santa Claus. He flies through the sky in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer.

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Runners, dressed as Santa Claus, take part in the

Runners, dressed as Santa Claus, take part in the "Christmas Corrida Race", through the streets of Issy Les Moulineaux, France

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South Korean runners wearing Santa Claus costumes do exercise before taking part in the Santa Marathon race in Seoul, South Korea

South Korean runners wearing Santa Claus costumes do exercise before taking part in the Santa Marathon race in Seoul, South Korea

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Dressed in Santa Claus outfits, a diver feeds to a turtle at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul, South Korea

Dressed in Santa Claus outfits, a diver feeds to a turtle at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul, South Korea

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Santas fill the historic Gold Dust Lounge during the Santacon pub crawl in downtown San Francisco

Santas fill the historic Gold Dust Lounge during the Santacon pub crawl in downtown San Francisco

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South Korean runners wearing Santa Claus costumes do exercise before taking part in the Santa Marathon race in Seoul, South Korea

South Korean runners wearing Santa Claus costumes do exercise before taking part in the Santa Marathon race in Seoul, South Korea

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Runners, dressed as Santa Claus, take part in the

Runners, dressed as Santa Claus, take part in the "Christmas Corrida Race", through the streets of Issy Les Moulineaux, France

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Runners, dressed as Santa Claus, take part in the

Runners, dressed as Santa Claus, take part in the "Christmas Corrida Race", through the streets of Issy Les Moulineaux, France

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Santa's gather at Union Square during the Santacon pub crawl in downtown San Francisco

Santa's gather at Union Square during the Santacon pub crawl in downtown San Francisco

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A man dressed as Santa Claus gives a present to one year old Mara from Romania, during a special

A man dressed as Santa Claus gives a present to one year old Mara from Romania, during a special "Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid El Adha party" at the Save a Child's Heart (SACH) children's home in Azur, ne

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Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen, left, gets a kiss from his fiance, Brandy Newman, while Andersen portrays Santa Claus during a

Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen, left, gets a kiss from his fiance, Brandy Newman, while Andersen portrays Santa Claus during a "Celebrity Santa" appearance to raise money for the Alliance for C

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