There were quite a few more “Santa’s” as part of the traditions programs but I was only able to find these five while I was out walking around Main St. in St. Charles, Missouri. Of course you already know that Julenisse and Yuley are my favorites 😉
Father Christmas – British
Julinesse and Yuley – Scandinavian
Pere Noel – French
Pioneer Santa – American
Saint Nicholas – Greek
enough Santa’s to go around this year
And there were even more than this 🙂
I think my favorite is the Daniel Boone Santa. I’ve never seen anything like him and I think his hair is natural. (and if it’s not, it is fantastic wig work!!) –Lisa
All of the facial hair is real except for my buddy Julinesse and Pere Noel. Now how real are the bellies? That’s another story 😉
How ever does a parent explain different Santas for different countries to a 4 year-old? I would love to sit in on one of those conversations. 🙂
I’m sure they found a way.
This is just the coolest! I think it’s a neat idea the town celebrates Christmas with all these Santas from around the world. Is St Charles your home town?
It’s right next door to my home town. And to think all those years I didn’t go…shame on me!