In our childhood dreams, he came bearing gifts on Christmas Eve for all the nice children in the world.
But this isn't the case for everyone - here's how different countries around the world represent Santa Claus.
United Kingdom
Whether you know him as Santa Claus, Father Christmas or Kris Cringle, in the UK before he wore red he used to wear a green suit.
But this Santa didn't carry any gifts, instead, he was associated with eating and drinking.
Italy
