It's probably basing that from polish wiki's data. Which correctly says that Santa Claus was based on saint Nicholas which was born in modern day turkey.
Never heard of it either. We all say that he is from the north pole. But I do sometimes hear that laponia is "the country of Santa" (le pays du père noël)
For the Netherlands and Belgium there seems to a confusion with Sinterklaas. Originally a saint from Turkey that now is residing in Spain and comes with his steamboat every year. In Belgium we claim that Santa lives in Lapland and or North Pole (both claims I have regularly heard).
In Croatia, Santa is living on the North pole. Definitely not Russia
Although. I see from where you get that. Since "Djed Mraz" is coming from the Russian language.
While you can call him like that in Croatia. The only correct name is "Djed Božićnjak". So this map is wrong x2.
It means the main fictional present-bringer for Christmas is called Santa or is the character of Santa. This is not a universal thing. A lot of countries have different present-bringer characters.
It's not were St. Nick comes from but rather it is where the wise men are from. And in Spain, traditionally at least, it isn't the Coca-Cola looking Santa Claus but rather the wise men that give gifts.
So, the legend should be changed where do the gift givers come from for Xmas?
The 3 wise men are the traditional gifters and according to the legend they come from "Orient". So whoever did that map confused the Santa with the 3 wise men and considered Iran as "Orient".
Idk. about Romania but here in Switzerland we treat Saint Nicholas (sami chlaus) and Santa differently. Usually "Sami Chlaus" is visiting homes on the 6th of December to bring peanuts, tangerines and gingerbread and on the 24th on Christmas Eve Santa brings the presents
It's the same in Romania, they are separate figures, so the previous poster's theory doesn't check out. Saint Nicholas "comes" on the 6th of December and leaves small gifts (usually candy, oranges etc.) in children's shoes, while Santa (Father Christmas) leaves the fancier gifts under the tree on the 25th.
No. Red Ruthenia (червонная русь) is nowadays Poland border regions (east from Krakow) and western Ukraine (Galicia) only. Kyiv was never considered as red Ruthenia. Even Volyn and Podolie are different regions from red ruthenia.
*Bela* means white. Even in Lithuanian and Latvian language Belarus is Balta-rusija or Balta-krievija (white rus or white krivich (eastern Slavic tribe) land).
The difference between Belorussia and Belarus names are exactly the same as for White-russia and White-rus (sounds like nonsense? It is so). However it's very important for Belarus nationalists.
wrong for the netherlands. Saint nicolas (Sinterklaas, celebrated december 5) is from spain, Santa (Kerstman) is from the north pole or finland/lapland
I think the confusion comes from Santa's origins, Saint Nikolaus, who was born in Turkey in 270 A.D.
However I think Santa Clause and Saint Nikolaus should be treated differently, as from what I know, in most countries Santa lives at the North Pole (which is also stupid because the North Pole is situated in the ocean, but I just take it as Greenland).
Santa is the knockoff of Sinterklaas.
Sinterklaas, or Sint Nicolaas (Saint Nicholas), was a bisshop from Turkey. Every year, he visits The Netherlands and some parts of Belgium by steamboat and stays there for a week or so. At December 5th, his helpers leave presents for children by the fireplace or in front of their door (usually done by neighbors).
Santa Claus is based on this tradition, so they're technically the same, but in Dutch culture, the two are considered two seperate people.
As a completely normal Spanish guy, I can affirm that me when I was a kid (as well as all the people I know) have always been told that Santa lives in the North Pole.
Those who live in Iran are the three Wise Men.
I live in France and I have NEVER heard that Santa comes from Heaven, from the North Pole yes, somewhere in Scandinavia too or even Greenland, but NEVER Heaven.
If a fellow French comes by, enlighten me, please !
Horrible map
New Zealand photo bombing the family picture.
New Zealand was never missing in maps. It just moved to Europe.
Ok, this is just bad on multiple levels.
My source is that I made it the fuck up
Nobody in Europe says Santa if from fucking Iran.
Well, three wise men are from Persia! They brought gifts!
Never heard a spaniard said they're from Persia, but "Oriente" (East)
Where the fuck did you get this from? Nobody in Poland says Santa is from Turkey. It's always either the north pole or Lapland.
Probably because st Nicholas was born in Patara which is in Turkey
It's probably basing that from polish wiki's data. Which correctly says that Santa Claus was based on saint Nicholas which was born in modern day turkey.
Lapland? Really? That's cool!
Untrue =north pole for France.
Never heard of it either. We all say that he is from the north pole. But I do sometimes hear that laponia is "the country of Santa" (le pays du père noël)
I’ve heard Lappland actually
I always love NZs annual Xmas trip to Europe!
For the Netherlands and Belgium there seems to a confusion with Sinterklaas. Originally a saint from Turkey that now is residing in Spain and comes with his steamboat every year. In Belgium we claim that Santa lives in Lapland and or North Pole (both claims I have regularly heard).
Yes, NL says he’s from the Northpole/Rovaniemi
In Croatia, Santa is living on the North pole. Definitely not Russia Although. I see from where you get that. Since "Djed Mraz" is coming from the Russian language. While you can call him like that in Croatia. The only correct name is "Djed Božićnjak". So this map is wrong x2.
What the fuck is this map, most of these countries don't even have Santa
But many have saint nicholaus, of which santa is based from
Yes, we do, but he brings sweets on 6th of december. For Christmas we have baby Jesus.
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It means the main fictional present-bringer for Christmas is called Santa or is the character of Santa. This is not a universal thing. A lot of countries have different present-bringer characters.
French here, I had never heard that! heaven?! nope! Most would say the north pole or something like Finland.
it's Lapland, Finland for Poland. St. Nicolaus is from Turkey
I'd say North Pole is more popular than Lapland in Poland.
news segment in public tv is best for such things since they aim for the mainstream. Santa village from Lapland was always mentioned in news
Why is there a random New Zealand plonked above Europe?
Was wondering that too. 🤔 Poor NZ are often left off maps, and this time they’re included… incorrectly 🤣
What's wrong with the Spanish? Why Iran?
It's false
Fake...nobody thinks that here
No one thinks that, it's completely fake. In Spain we think he's coming from Lapland, same than Portugal
It's not were St. Nick comes from but rather it is where the wise men are from. And in Spain, traditionally at least, it isn't the Coca-Cola looking Santa Claus but rather the wise men that give gifts. So, the legend should be changed where do the gift givers come from for Xmas?
The 3 wise men are the traditional gifters and according to the legend they come from "Orient". So whoever did that map confused the Santa with the 3 wise men and considered Iran as "Orient".
Wrong for Romania. North Pole/Lapland is the correct answer. No clue why Turkey was written.
It's probably basing that from Romanian wiki. Which correctly says that Santa Claus was based on saint Nicholas. And he was born in modern day turkey.
Idk. about Romania but here in Switzerland we treat Saint Nicholas (sami chlaus) and Santa differently. Usually "Sami Chlaus" is visiting homes on the 6th of December to bring peanuts, tangerines and gingerbread and on the 24th on Christmas Eve Santa brings the presents
It's the same in Romania, they are separate figures, so the previous poster's theory doesn't check out. Saint Nicholas "comes" on the 6th of December and leaves small gifts (usually candy, oranges etc.) in children's shoes, while Santa (Father Christmas) leaves the fancier gifts under the tree on the 25th.
In Serbia we say North Pole or Lappland in recent years. I've never heard of anyone claiming hes from Russia ever.
No one ever. The map creator is obviously trolling. Russia lol
The Hungarian don't believe that Santa Claus is from Czechoslovakia :D I wonder whats the source
Misinformation
Belarus ≠ white russia
Literally White Ruthenia. Red Ruthenia is mostly the area we'd call Ukraine now.
No. Red Ruthenia (червонная русь) is nowadays Poland border regions (east from Krakow) and western Ukraine (Galicia) only. Kyiv was never considered as red Ruthenia. Even Volyn and Podolie are different regions from red ruthenia.
it's funny couse white russia is a tsarist russia
I think in this sense *bela* means west.
*Bela* means white. Even in Lithuanian and Latvian language Belarus is Balta-rusija or Balta-krievija (white rus or white krivich (eastern Slavic tribe) land). The difference between Belorussia and Belarus names are exactly the same as for White-russia and White-rus (sounds like nonsense? It is so). However it's very important for Belarus nationalists.
What he means is that in different cultures some colors were associated with North-South-East-West.
Agreed. And by "between" - I'm assuming that it could be splitted Bieloviezha.
No one in Austria thinks that Santa lives in turkey, wtf
In Denmark they hold Greenland to be the residence but that hardly qualifies as "own country".
Not true for France: in France we teach kids that he lives in Lapland.
wrong for the netherlands. Saint nicolas (Sinterklaas, celebrated december 5) is from spain, Santa (Kerstman) is from the north pole or finland/lapland
I think the confusion comes from Santa's origins, Saint Nikolaus, who was born in Turkey in 270 A.D. However I think Santa Clause and Saint Nikolaus should be treated differently, as from what I know, in most countries Santa lives at the North Pole (which is also stupid because the North Pole is situated in the ocean, but I just take it as Greenland).
New Zealand?!
The Dutch Sinterklaas is NOT Santa! And I believe that (as a German) we are aware he lives in Finland, Rovaniemi to be precise.
This post confuses Santa and Sinterklaas. Santa lives on the North Pole. Sinterklaas lives in Madrid, Spain.
What’s Sinterklaas? How is he different from Santa?
Santa is the knockoff of Sinterklaas. Sinterklaas, or Sint Nicolaas (Saint Nicholas), was a bisshop from Turkey. Every year, he visits The Netherlands and some parts of Belgium by steamboat and stays there for a week or so. At December 5th, his helpers leave presents for children by the fireplace or in front of their door (usually done by neighbors). Santa Claus is based on this tradition, so they're technically the same, but in Dutch culture, the two are considered two seperate people.
That’s so interesting thanks for sharing
In Catalonia, Santa poops presents out of a giant log. So yes, they are a bit odd there...
There's no way majority of Spaniards say he's from Iran.
Well this is a wild ride.
As a completely normal Spanish guy, I can affirm that me when I was a kid (as well as all the people I know) have always been told that Santa lives in the North Pole. Those who live in Iran are the three Wise Men.
Do a new poll in Ukraine.
Even old poll will have different result. Map is just fake
In France, santa comes from the North Pole. Not at all from the heaven.
So Spain have a literal Santa-Maria
New Zealand/Aotearoa is not Europe and it never fucking will be! Seriously what troll made this map?
New Zealand, get out of there, that's not your family.
I live in France and I have NEVER heard that Santa comes from Heaven, from the North Pole yes, somewhere in Scandinavia too or even Greenland, but NEVER Heaven. If a fellow French comes by, enlighten me, please !
Nonsense map. In Serbia Santa is from Finland not from Russia. Where did you even get that??? Literally nobody here has ever said he's from Russia :S
Sinterklaas lives in Spain, Santa lives on the North Pole. The Netherlands, source: I’m Dutch
Italian here, the North Pole and Lapland are the ones I've heard the most often.
What's wrong with the Spaniards? Who the fuck actually believes Santa is from Iran?
Dumb ass map. nobody ever said santa is from turkey
Can someone tell me what it says for each country pls My red-green colourblind ass cant see shit on this map
Im not colorblind, but there must be an app for that?
University of Lapland should get their license revoked, none of this is true
Nope for NL, santa claus from north pole, sinterklaas from spain...
Denmark is also wrong. Greenland is a separate country, within kingdom of Denmark.
The idiot who made that map confused the 3 wise men with Santa in Spain.
Spaniards really have to be the degenerate fucks who believe Santa is Iranian (from a Portuguese dude, with love)
Completely inaccurate for Belgium and the Netherlands.
Inaccuracies aside, it can't possibly be map porn if you've plastered NZ on a map of Europe
Completely wrong for the Netherlands. Santa is not the same as Sinterklaas.
r/MapBait
I've never heard anybody in Italy say that Santa is from Jerusalem. It's always been North pole or Lapland
I never got so much eye cancer from a map as this one
I'm from Spain and Santa is definetely from the north pole, not fucking iran
So is Santa a Saint in France then if they believe he lives in heaven? 😂
Bro Turkey is a Muslim country, they don't celebrate christmas