What do they call Santa Claus in Belgium?

Santa Claus is referred to by different names in Belgium depending on the local language. Speakers of Flemish call him "Sinterklaas" or "St. Niklaas" while he is simply called "St. Nicholas" by speakers of Walloon, which is a variant of French. read more

Santa Claus, as the figure associated with Christmas, is called "Kerstman" in Belgium. However, since Santa Claus is an amalgamation of the figures Sinterklaas (Netherlands, Belgium), Father Christmas (UK) and other traditions of Christmas gift-bringers. read more

Christmas Traditions Around the World. Christmas in Belgium. In Belgium there are two Santa Claus figures. There is St. Niklaas and Pere Noel. Pere Noel visits those who speak the Walloon language, in fact he visits them twice. read more