If you see Grandfather wearing pants, know: this Grandfather is not from our country!
Let's look for the differences between Father Frost and Santa Claus. Are they really completely different?
Clothes of Father Frost and Santa Claus
A cap
Santa Claus wears a very warm hat with fur trim. No bombs or brushes!
Santa Claus prefers a hat that looks like a nightcap with a pompom.
Fur coat
Grandfather Frost wears a long thick fur coat. Initially, the color of the fur coat was blue, cold, but under the influence of the red fur coats of its “European brothers” it changed to red. On this moment Both options are allowed.
Santa Claus wears not a fur coat, but a jacket. It is red and short, above the knees.
Belt
Santa Claus does not wear belts, but ties his fur coat with a sash (belt). Ile simply buttons it up.
Santa Claus is wearing a black belt with a wide buckle.
Mittens
Santa Claus hides his hands in huge mittens.
Shoes
Santa Claus prefers felt boots. And it’s not surprising, because when severe frosts Even his feet would freeze in boots.
Santa Claus wears warm black boots.
Appearance of Father Frost and Santa Claus
Nose
Santa Claus's nose is usually red. (No bad analogies! It’s just very cold in the far north!)
The blue nose option is also allowed due to the snow and ice origin of Grandfather.
Beard
Santa Claus has a beard down to his waist or all the way to the floor. White and fluffy like snow.
Santa Claus has a short beard, trimmed in the shape of a spade.
Attributes of Father Frost and Santa Claus
Glasses and pipe
Santa Claus never wears glasses or smokes a pipe.
Santa Claus has poor eyesight, so he wears glasses.
Staff
Santa Claus always takes a staff with him. Firstly, to make it easier to get through the snowdrifts. And secondly, according to legend, Santa Claus, while still a “wild Morozko,” used this very staff to “freeze” people.
Santa Claus doesn't use a staff.
A bag with presents
A bag of gifts is a later attribute of the Master of Winter. Many children believe that he is bottomless. In any case, Santa Claus never lets anyone near the bag, but takes gifts out of it himself. He does this without looking, but he always guesses who is waiting for what gift.
Santa Claus also carries gifts for children in a big bag.
Vehicle
Santa Claus travels on foot or on a sleigh drawn by three horses. He also loves to traverse his native expanses. skiing. There have been no recorded cases of deer being used.
Santa Claus and Grandfather Frost are the most Christmas and New Year characters with whom numerous fairy tales are associated. Despite the fact that the characters have similar functions and tasks, the differences are fundamental.
Santa Claus: who is it?
Santa Claus is Christmas Father Frost, a folklore character originating from Western Europe And North America. Santa Claus must give numerous gifts to children on Christmas Day. 
To date, there is no consensus as to which country is the homeland of Santa Claus. Despite this, traditionally people come to visit Santa Claus in Finland, in Lappland.
The prototype of Santa Claus is the saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, and the grandfather’s name is translated as follows: Santa - saint, Klaus - Nikolai. The miracle worker initially became famous thanks to his charity, because he provided numerous gifts to poor people with children.
Santa Claus, as a Christmas character, took over the functions of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Initially, on December 6th, on the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, in Europe it was customary to give various gifts to children. However, after the veneration of saints was banned, in Germany and neighboring countries Jesus Christ began to distribute gifts, and the tradition was moved to December 24, when Christmas markets are held. Soon the children began to receive gifts again, but they had to wait until December 24th for their delivery. 
Santa Claus: who is this?
Santa Claus is a fabulous New Year's character who is a Christmas giver and has earned popularity in Eastern Slavic countries. It is this New Year's hero that has had special meaning for children for many decades. 
During the Soviet era, Santa Claus was accompanied by a boy in a red fur coat and a cap, on which the numbers of the coming year were supposed to be visible. The boy was perceived as a successor, but subsequently the hero’s popularity began to decline and now he is practically forgotten. Despite the fact that the grandfather's pedigree is gradually changing, he still remains the personification of miracles and faith in a fabulous future. 
Santa Claus can ride with forest animals, which is also typical only for East Slavic New Year's character. Despite the fact that in Western countries people love nature and try to maintain good ecology; a reverent attitude towards picturesque winter landscapes is noted only among residents of countries former USSR. In America and the USA it will never be possible to comprehend a real Russian winter.
Santa Claus and Father Frost: main differences
You need to understand that the characters turn out to be completely different, despite the fact that the grandfathers have significant visual similarities.
- The headdress distinguishes grandfathers. The Russian character wears a hat with a trim made of natural fur, which is due to the harsh Russian winters. It is important to note that the headdress is made in a semi-oval shape, which is traditional for Russian tsars. Santa Claus can be proud of his beautiful hat. This headdress is made in red. A white pompom is used as decoration.
- Clothes color. Santa Claus always wears a red suit, but he can never wear a fur coat. White trim is used to decorate clothes. Santa Claus has a rich wardrobe, and the main color of his clothes can be any, but the association with winter and frost turns out to be truly important. The character's clothing is decorated with rich and original pattern, gold and silver embroidery. Everything should testify to the dignity of the wonderful mother winter.
- Cloth. Santa Claus dresses in a thick and warm fur coat. Moreover, the maximum length of the fur coat is assumed. There is the possibility of using not only a belt, but also a sash, which corresponds to Russian national winter fashion. A character cannot wear a fur coat above the knee if he truly respects his ancestry. Santa Claus must wear a short jacket. For stylish look A black belt with a buckle is expected.
- What's under the fur coat? Santa Claus prefers linen items, which turn out to be natural. Moreover, it is assumed geometric pattern. Santa Claus should wear red stylish pants. The rest remains a mystery.
- Shoes. Santa Claus wears Russian shoes, or rather felt boots. The traditional color of shoes is white. Santa Claus did not receive Russian honor. The Americans wore elegant black boots for their character.
- Gloves or mittens. Santa Claus may wear three-fingered white mittens with silver embroidery. Santa Claus can take off his mittens, but he must tuck them into the belt of his fur coat. In America and many European countries, a warmer climate is expected, so Santa Claus is not ready to put on warm mittens. As a result, the hero received light gloves.
- Beard. Santa Claus has a long and thick beard, which is his pride. Santa Claus has only a short beard with decorative curls.
- What attributes do the characters have? Santa Claus should be with a crystal or silver staff, decorated with a twisted handle and a moon. Occasionally you can notice that the top of the handle is made in the form of a bull's head. Santa Claus has glasses and a pipe, which are not acceptable for an East Slavic hero.
- Transport. Santa Claus must travel on foot or in a sleigh with three horses, Santa Claus must travel in a cart with reindeer.
- A bag with presents is the only common attribute. However, Santa Claus must secretly crawl through the chimney and hide gifts in stockings, and Father Frost must enter the house openly and give gifts in hand or place them under the Christmas tree.
- Santa Claus is a hero tall and with a masculine figure, Santa Claus is a short and plump old man with a cheerful personality.
To the question, what is the difference between Father Frost and Santa Claus? given by the author c'est la vie the best answer is YES because Santa Claus is left with a glass of milk and cookies!!! and Santa Claus is treated to vodka and snacks:))
Answer from hundredrose[guru]
grandfather this an old man... and Santa is a cheerful idiot whom American children do not like...
Answer from Common people[guru]
Father Frost Russian
Answer from Neurosis[active]
Santa Claus has a fashionable mini shirt, and glasses...:))) the main thing is that the functions do not begin to differ...
Answer from Lenore ((Little Bunny Foo-Foo))[guru]
Santa Claus has a normal granddaughter... and Santa has only some creepy dwarfs...
and Santa Claus climbs into the house through a chimney, and Grandfather Frost is like everyone else normal people, through the door... and he doesn’t stuff gifts into his socks, but puts them under the Christmas tree... and he also has a staff... and in general, Santa Claus is better!))
Answer from Maverick[guru]
...Somehow all my life I imagined the real Santa Claus in a luxurious blue sheepskin coat, like in the movie “Morozko”. And Santa Claus is in a short red jacket and a cap, essentially dressed like a gnome. Such a big gnome.
Last year I came across a whole table with a list of differences between SK and DM, and there were a ton of them (differences). I began to search the Internet for more materials, and came across 115,000 links on the topic “action: Father Frost vs. Santa Claus,” where I drew many indignant comparisons: how much better our old and shady Father Frost is than theirs Santa Claus.
Interestingly, in the same request, the second item was “how to receive gifts from Santa Claus.” Quite typical. So, if we summarize the essence and reject emotions, we get a list of differences:
It has already been said about the long blue sheepskin coat of DM, he is belted with a sash, on his head is a hat, on his feet are felt boots, on his hands are mittens, in his hands is a staff.
SK has a red jacket and belt, a cap and boots, gloves, and a pipe in his hands.
DM has a long thick beard, SK has a curly skipper beard.
DM has the Snow Maiden, and SK has Mrs. Santa Claus, but she is almost invisible.
DM skis or rides a trio of white horses, and SK flies on a team of reindeer.
DM puts the gifts under the tree, and SK in the stocking above the fireplace.
DM enters the house with pomp, loudly looks for the Snow Maiden and pesters the children about their behavior, and then gives gifts. SK penetrates through the pipe (evil spirits?) and secretly.
Another important difference is that Santa Claus is much older than SK, whose modern look was created by the American writer Clement Clarke Moore, who described it in detail appearance and habits in his poem "The Night Before Christmas" in the early 19th century.
Answer from Vas Patrica[guru]
It seems to me that Santa Claus is more independent, since he goes everywhere without the Snow Maiden. He puts gifts in a big red sock and does not appear in Russia.
Answer from POPOV ALEXEI[expert]
Santa Claus is power. and Klaus is like Adam's rib
The older generation understands the difference between Father Frost and Santa Claus. But not all modern children see differences in them. Many guys think that this is the same character, others think that the winter wizards are brothers. Not all parents are in a hurry to dispel such myths. Some do not consider it necessary to deprive a child of a fairy tale. They say: “Let him believe in whomever he wants, let him grow up, and understand that all wizards are a figment of the imagination.” But you can't do that to children. The guys should see the difference between a Russian wizard and his Western counterpart. After all, if children are not taught this, then in the future our country will lose its history. Today we will look in detail at the difference between Father Frost and Santa Claus.
Origin of the Russian wizard
To understand the difference between Father Frost and Santa Claus, you need to know the history of these two characters. It is believed that our wizard is the spirit of frost, who was worshiped by our pagan ancestors. People brought gifts to this mystical deity, trying to appease the harsh temper of Frost. A fictional deity from folklore became the prototype for the fairy tale "Morozko". At first, this character had nothing to do with the New Year; this association came much later. After all, in Russia, Christmas has always been considered the main holiday of winter. Only in Soviet period New Year acquired an all-Union scale. And the symbol of this main holiday became good wizard and his granddaughter.
Many will be surprised, but there is also an American Santa Claus. Santa Claus is not the only hero of Western children's fairy tales. Jack Frost is an analogue of our Russian wizard. But in America they consider him negative hero, he spoils the children's holiday, and it is with him that Santa Claus constantly comes into conflict. Of course, Jack Frost is not exactly our Santa Claus, he smokes, drinks, and looks very repulsive.
The history of the appearance of the Western wizard
Well, now let’s look once again at the difference between Father Frost and Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas was taken as the prototype of the Western wizard. When the first settlers moved to live on a new American island, they had to develop their own folklore. This is how Sinterklaas was born. It was he who threw gifts to children who behaved well through the fireplace. But why did Santa Claus give gifts in such a strange way? And this fact has an explanation. They say that Saint Nicholas walked on the rooftops and threw wallets of gold down the chimneys of the poor. And since socks were dried on the fireplaces, wallets were found there.
Santa Claus gained wide popularity in 1931. It was this year that Coca-Cola released its commercial with the famous old man in a red sheepskin coat. Therefore, when thinking about who is older - Father Frost or Santa Claus, we can safely say that our wizard is in the lead here.
Where does Santa Claus live?
Everyone knows that the birthplace of the Russian wizard is Veliky Ustyug. There is the residence of Father Frost, in which he all year round greets his guests. Our wizard cannot stand the heat, which is why he settled in the North. He has his own residence, which is located 11 km from the city. But it is accessible to everyone. It’s especially great to go there during the New Year holidays to get a dose of New Year’s spirit.
Where does Santa Claus live?
The birthplace of Santa Claus is Lapland, and specifically the city of Rovaniemi. Here is his winter residence, where the wizard greets guests and distributes gifts. Santa Claus has a beautiful palace with a wonderfully decorated façade. What can we say, the wizard has his own town, where there is a post office and a bakery is open every day.
We understood where Father Frost and Santa Claus live, and surprisingly, these wizards communicate with each other. In the early 2000s, their joint video message to the children of the planet was recorded.
Character of Santa Claus
As you know, our wizard’s character is not sugar. It is enough to remember the fairy tale “Morozko” to understand how Santa Claus treats lazy and deceitful children. Of course, the wizard doesn’t freeze all the kids. Only the most notorious pranksters suffer such a fate. And Santa Claus brings gifts to the rest of the children. The wizard gives gifts to some children, those who have especially distinguished themselves by their good behavior and academic performance, in person, at the governor’s Christmas tree in Moscow. Santa Claus gives presents to other children at matinees in kindergartens and schools. Well, for those children who study poorly and do not please their parents with good behavior, the wizard brings nothing.
Santa Claus character
The Western wizard is also distinguished by his obstinate character. He may not be as strong in witchcraft as his Russian prototype, but he can still do mischief to children. Instead of gifts for children who have behaved badly during the year, New Year's Santa Claus pours ash into a sock.
Unlike the Russian wizard, the Western one does not have a healthy lifestyle. He loves to eat delicious food and smoke a pipe. As you know, people with a big belly have an eccentric but kind character.
Santa Claus clothes
Today, European and Russian fashion are no different, but this was not always the case. And since Santa Claus is not a hero of our generation, his clothes are already morally outdated and look a little out of date. But this does not mean that it does not suit my grandfather; on the contrary, it makes him look regal. On his head, Santa Claus has a hat trimmed with white fur. Often you can see embroidery on it in the form frosty patterns. Santa Claus is dressed in a fur coat that reaches to his toes. It is belted with a belt embroidered with gold or silver. Yes, it can also be applied to a fur coat interesting drawing. The Russian wizard has felt boots on his feet. These are the most appropriate shoes for a person who lives in the North. Mittens protect the hands of Santa Claus from wind and snow. And his face is decorated with white long beard. And of course, a red nose. The nose, by the way, can be blue. Everything will depend on the color of the fur coat. IN Lately Santa Claus increasingly wears red outerwear, paying tribute to Western fashion. But still, the Russian wizard does not disdain wearing both a blue and a white fur coat. Santa Claus carries a staff in his hands. He casts a spell with it, and he relies on it. Still, my grandfather is getting old and sometimes it’s difficult for him to walk. As the wizard leads healthy image life, he can often be seen skiing. But most often, Santa Claus uses eight white horses as a means of transportation, which he harnesses to a luxurious sleigh.
Western Wizard's Clothes
The Santa Claus costume is different from the Father Frost outfit. The fur coat of the European wizard is short. In a long one it would be inconvenient to climb smoke shafts. Santa Claus has red pants and black boots on his feet. His head is crowned with a nightcap with a pompom, and his face is adorned with a short white beard. White gloves protect your hands from cold and wind. The Western wizard's belt is wide and leather. Santa's suit is red and he has one.
The Western wizard is not without human weaknesses, which is why you can see a smoking pipe in his hands. Although, since anti-tobacco campaigns began in Europe, even Santa Claus has given up smoking. It is not surprising that in a few years the legend about the old man will change, and it will turn out that he was never interested in smoking a pipe. Old age forces the Western wizard to wear glasses. But it’s worth remembering that Santa Claus doesn’t look much like a person. He looks more like an elf. His short stature and round belly, which add charm to the old man, unite the grandfather with pointy-eared creatures.
The birthplace of Santa Claus is Lapland. It takes a long time to get there on foot, so the Western wizard travels on a team of reindeer. These animals even have their own names, and some of them can talk. Elves often hang bells on the antlers of deer.
Santa Claus's assistants
The Russian wizard does not work alone. He has an assistant - his granddaughter Snegurochka. It is not entirely clear how this girl appeared, but by default it is generally accepted that she was left an orphan, and Santa Claus took her to live with him. It is surprising that there are no analogues of the Snow Maiden in any country in the world. This girl accompanies her famous grandfather on all his trips, helps him give gifts to children, and it is she who spends most of the matinees. Children love Snegurochka for her beautiful appearance and kind disposition. But it’s not only the granddaughter who helps the Russian wizard. In addition to the horses harnessed to his harness, titmice, bunnies and squirrels can be seen in various illustrations. These cute animals are Santa Claus' companions and friends.
Santa's Helpers
The Western wizard has a whole team that prepares gifts for children for Christmas. It consists of elves. These little people sew clothes and make toys day and night. Santa Claus also has a wife. Mrs. Claus does not accompany her husband on trips, but she always waits for him at home and supports him in all his endeavors. Santa Claus travels with his reindeer. They are his friends. The Western wizard talks to them, and it is they who help him get out of various troubles that the fat and clumsy old man gets into.
Why Russian children need to know the differences
Naturally, every person should know his history and the history of his country. It is thanks to her that we exist. Of course, history can be rewritten, but you cannot rewrite the past. And if you forget it, you can make the same mistakes in the future. It seems, what does this have to do with the comparison between Father Frost and Santa Claus and the future of our country? But it turns out there is a connection. After all, every child should know the folklore of their country. Thanks to folk tales Each nationality has its own unique flavor. For example, have you ever wondered: in Germany, Father Frost or Santa Claus wishes children a Happy New Year? It turns out that it is neither one nor the other. The Germans have their own wizard, and his name is St. Nicholas. And this is true in any country. Cheerful or menacing, but always fair old men, with hundreds of years behind them, congratulate children on the holidays. What if these wizards didn’t exist? If all countries celebrated New Year and Christmas the same way, it would not be interesting. After all, you must admit, it’s nice to come to a foreign country and look at the strange and mysterious rituals that are performed in this foreign world. I want to try this wonderful one national cuisine and enjoy completely new entertainment. This is what makes a person travel. And perhaps this is due to the preservation of traditions and national heroes and symbols of the holiday. And for Russia, the main characters of the New Year are Father Frost and Snow Maiden.
The older generation understands the difference between Father Frost and Santa Claus. But not all modern children see differences in them. Many guys think that this is the same character, others think that the winter wizards are brothers. Not all parents are in a hurry to dispel such myths. Some do not consider it necessary to deprive a child of a fairy tale. They say: “Let him believe in whomever he wants, let him grow up, and understand that all wizards are a figment of the imagination.” But you can't do that to children. The guys should see the difference between a Russian wizard and his Western counterpart. After all, if children are not taught this, then in the future our country will lose its history. Today we will look in detail at the difference between Father Frost and Santa Claus.
Origin of the Russian wizard
To understand the difference between Father Frost and Santa Claus, you need to know the history of these two characters. It is believed that our wizard is the spirit of frost, who was worshiped by our pagan ancestors. People brought gifts to this mystical deity, trying to appease the harsh temper of Frost. A fictional deity from folklore became the prototype for the fairy tale "Morozko". At first, this character had nothing to do with the New Year; this association came much later. After all, in Russia, Christmas has always been considered the main holiday of winter. Only during the Soviet period did the New Year acquire an all-Union scale. And the good wizard and his granddaughter became the symbol of this main holiday.
Many will be surprised, but there is also an American Santa Claus. Santa Claus is not the only hero of Western children's fairy tales. Jack Frost is an analogue of our Russian wizard. But in America he is considered a negative hero, he spoils the children's holiday, and it is with him that Santa Claus constantly comes into conflict. Of course, Jack Frost is not exactly our Santa Claus, he smokes, drinks, and looks very repulsive.
The history of the appearance of the Western wizard
Well, now let’s look once again at the difference between Father Frost and Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas was taken as the prototype of the Western wizard. When the first settlers moved to live on a new American island, they had to develop their own folklore. This is how Sinterklaas was born. It was he who threw gifts to children who behaved well through the fireplace. But why did Santa Claus give gifts in such a strange way? And this fact has an explanation. They say that Saint Nicholas walked on the rooftops and threw wallets of gold down the chimneys of the poor. And since socks were dried on the fireplaces, wallets were found there.
Santa Claus gained wide popularity in 1931. It was this year that Coca-Cola released its commercial with the famous old man in a red sheepskin coat. Therefore, when thinking about who is older - Father Frost or Santa Claus, we can safely say that our wizard is in the lead here.
Where does Santa Claus live?
Everyone knows that the birthplace of the Russian wizard is Veliky Ustyug. There is the residence of Father Frost, where he welcomes his guests all year round. Our wizard cannot stand the heat, which is why he settled in the North. He has his own residence, which is located 11 km from the city. But it is accessible to everyone. It’s especially great to go there during the New Year holidays to get a dose of New Year’s spirit.
Where does Santa Claus live?
The birthplace of Santa Claus is Lapland, and specifically the city of Rovaniemi. Here is his winter residence, where the wizard greets guests and distributes gifts. Santa Claus has a beautiful palace with a wonderfully decorated façade. What can we say, the wizard has his own town, where there is a post office and a bakery is open every day.
We understood where Father Frost and Santa Claus live, and surprisingly, these wizards communicate with each other. In the early 2000s, their joint video message to the children of the planet was recorded.
Character of Santa Claus
As you know, our wizard’s character is not sugar. It is enough to remember the fairy tale “Morozko” to understand how Santa Claus treats lazy and deceitful children. Of course, the wizard doesn’t freeze all the kids. Only the most notorious pranksters suffer such a fate. And Santa Claus brings gifts to the rest of the children. The wizard gives gifts to some children, those who have especially distinguished themselves by their good behavior and academic performance, in person, at the governor’s Christmas tree in Moscow. Santa Claus gives presents to other children at matinees in kindergartens and schools. Well, for those children who study poorly and do not please their parents with good behavior, the wizard brings nothing.
Santa Claus character
The Western wizard is also distinguished by his obstinate character. He may not be as strong in witchcraft as his Russian prototype, but he can still do mischief to children. Instead of gifts for children who have behaved badly during the year, New Year's Santa Claus pours ash into a sock.
Unlike the Russian wizard, the Western one does not have a healthy lifestyle. He loves to eat delicious food and smoke a pipe. As you know, people with a big belly have an eccentric but kind character.
Santa Claus clothes
Today, European and Russian fashion are no different, but this was not always the case. And since Santa Claus is not a hero of our generation, his clothes are already morally outdated and look a little out of date. But this does not mean that it does not suit my grandfather; on the contrary, it makes him look regal. On his head, Santa Claus has a hat trimmed with white fur. You can often see embroidery in the form of frosty patterns on it. Santa Claus is dressed in a fur coat that reaches to his toes. It is belted with a belt embroidered with gold or silver. And an interesting pattern can also be applied to a fur coat. The Russian wizard has felt boots on his feet. These are the most appropriate shoes for a person who lives in the North. Mittens protect the hands of Santa Claus from wind and snow. And his face is adorned with a long white beard. And of course, a red nose. The nose, by the way, can be blue. Everything will depend on the color of the fur coat. Recently, Santa Claus is increasingly wearing red outerwear, paying tribute to Western fashion. But still, the Russian wizard does not disdain wearing both a blue and a white fur coat. Santa Claus carries a staff in his hands. He casts a spell with it, and he relies on it. Still, my grandfather is getting old and sometimes it’s difficult for him to walk. Since the wizard leads a healthy lifestyle, he can often be seen skiing. But most often, Santa Claus uses eight white horses as a means of transportation, which he harnesses to a luxurious sleigh.
Western Wizard's Clothes
The Santa Claus costume is different from the Father Frost outfit. The fur coat of the European wizard is short. In a long one it would be inconvenient to climb smoke shafts. Santa Claus has red pants and black boots on his feet. His head is crowned with a nightcap with a pompom, and his face is adorned with a short white beard. White gloves protect your hands from cold and wind. The Western wizard's belt is wide and leather. Santa's suit is red and he has one.
The Western wizard is not without human weaknesses, which is why you can see a smoking pipe in his hands. Although, since anti-tobacco campaigns began in Europe, even Santa Claus has given up smoking. It is not surprising that in a few years the legend about the old man will change, and it will turn out that he was never interested in smoking a pipe. Old age forces the Western wizard to wear glasses. But it’s worth remembering that Santa Claus doesn’t look much like a person. He looks more like an elf. His short stature and round belly, which add charm to the old man, unite the grandfather with pointy-eared creatures.
The birthplace of Santa Claus is Lapland. It takes a long time to get there on foot, so the Western wizard travels on a team of reindeer. These animals even have their own names, and some of them can talk. Elves often hang bells on the antlers of deer.
Santa Claus's assistants
The Russian wizard does not work alone. He has an assistant - his granddaughter Snegurochka. It is not entirely clear how this girl appeared, but by default it is generally accepted that she was left an orphan, and Santa Claus took her to live with him. It is surprising that there are no analogues of the Snow Maiden in any country in the world. This girl accompanies her famous grandfather on all his trips, helps him give gifts to children, and it is she who spends most of the matinees. Children love Snegurochka for her beautiful appearance and kind disposition. But it’s not only the granddaughter who helps the Russian wizard. In addition to the horses harnessed to his harness, titmice, bunnies and squirrels can be seen in various illustrations. These cute animals are Santa Claus' companions and friends.
Santa's Helpers
The Western wizard has a whole team that prepares gifts for children for Christmas. It consists of elves. These little people sew clothes and make toys day and night. Santa Claus also has a wife. Mrs. Claus does not accompany her husband on trips, but she always waits for him at home and supports him in all his endeavors. Santa Claus travels with his reindeer. They are his friends. The Western wizard talks to them, and it is they who help him get out of various troubles that the fat and clumsy old man gets into.
Why Russian children need to know the differences
Naturally, every person should know his history and the history of his country. It is thanks to her that we exist. Of course, history can be rewritten, but you cannot rewrite the past. And if you forget it, you can make the same mistakes in the future. It seems, what does this have to do with the comparison between Father Frost and Santa Claus and the future of our country? But it turns out there is a connection. After all, every child should know the folklore of their country. It is thanks to folk tales that each nationality has its own unique flavor. For example, have you ever wondered: in Germany, Father Frost or Santa Claus wishes children a Happy New Year? It turns out that it is neither one nor the other. The Germans have their own wizard, and his name is St. Nicholas. And this is true in any country. Cheerful or menacing, but always fair old men, with hundreds of years behind them, congratulate children on the holidays. What if these wizards didn’t exist? If all countries celebrated New Year and Christmas the same way, it would not be interesting. After all, you must admit, it’s nice to come to a foreign country and look at the strange and mysterious rituals that are performed in this foreign world. I want to try wonderful national cuisine and appreciate completely new entertainment. This is what makes a person travel. And perhaps this is due to the preservation of traditions and national heroes and symbols of the holiday. And for Russia, the main characters of the New Year are Father Frost and Snow Maiden.
