In Hungary, Santa Claus Day and Christmas are two different holidays
We celebrate Santa Claus Day on the 6th of December and Christmas between the 24th and 26th December.
Santa Claus Day is a holiday for the children when they get some sweets and smaller presents from Santa Claus. A chocolate Santa Claus is a typical present, you can see an extra large one in the girl’s hands.
Christmas is a family holiday and traditionally we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this time. We set up the Christmas tree, have family meals and all family members give presents to each other.
In some religious families, it can be the Baby Jesus or an angel who brings the presents on 24th of December, but NOT Santa Claus.
