Santa Claus is called by many names in different countries. The names of vary because of diversity in culture and tradition across the world. Some popular names of Santa Claus include ‘Shengdan Laoren’ (China), ‘Father Christmas’ (England), ‘Saint Nicholas’ (through much of Europe), ‘Pere Noel’ (France), ‘Kanakaloka’ (Hawaii), ‘Babbo Natale’ (Italy), ‘Hoteiosho’ (Japan), ‘Sinter Klaas’ (Netherlands) and ‘Ded Moroz’ (Russia). There are many more names by which Santa is known . . .