Santa Claus Legends and Crafts

Santa is one of the most popular symbols of Christmas. Children everywhere wait in anticipation for Santa or one of his counterparts to deliver gifts and treats. This special gift giver takes on many forms and names throughout the world.

Read on to find out more about what people around the world call their gift givers and to find fun activities related to this jolly old elf!

Click on each name below to find a brief explanation.

• Christkindl
  Learn more about the German and Austrian version of Santa legend.

• Dedt Moroz
  Learn more about the Santa legend from Siberia.

• Father Christmas
  Learn more about the English version of Santa legend.

• Jolasveinar
  Learn more about the Santa legend from Iceland.

• Joulupukki
  Learn more about the Finnish version of Santa legend.

• Julenisse
  Learn more about the Norwegian version of Santa legend.

• Papai Noel
  Learn more about the Brazilian version of Santa legend.

• Pere Noel
  Learn more about the French version of Santa legend.

• Santa Claus
  Learn more about the version of Santa from the United States of America.

• Sinterklaas
  Learn more about the version of Santa from Holland.

After you learn more about Santa, you can try making one or more of these fun crafts!

• Clay Pot Santa
  Follow these instructions and learn how you can make a cute Santa using a clay pot and a few other supplies.

• Santa Hat Ornament
  Create miniature Santa hats using felt, a cotton ball, and a few other supplies.

• Santa Magnet
  These fun magnets make fun decorations and they are simple to make using a juice can lid.

• Santa Mask
  Kids can pretend they are Santa when you show them how to make one of these fun masks.

• Santa Necklace
  You can make this cute Santa necklace for yourself and for all of your friends and family.

• Santa's Key
  If your home does not have a chimney Santa can climb down, make this fun key so he can get in while everyone is in bed.

• Wire Santa Mini Wreath
  This miniature wreath would make a fun Christmas decoration.

• Santa Coloring Page
  Print out and color this picture of very happy Santa.

• Santa's Face Color Page
  Print out and color this picture of Santa's face.

• Santa's Hat Color Page
  Print out and color this picture of Santa's hat. This would also make a great pattern for other projects.

I hope you enjoy all reading all of these Santa legends and making Santa Crafts. If you make any of these crafts, make sure you send in a photo to be included in this collection. You can also get your Santa crafts published. If you want to be one of the first to know when new craft projects are posted, take a few moments to sign up for the Family Crafts Newsletter and you can also chat about Christmas and Santa with others in the Family Crafts Forum.