When Noel Baba (Saint Nicholas) heard of their plight, he threw three bags of coins into the shopkeeper’s yard, saving the daughters from a life of ill repute. Joulupukki, Finland ...

In the Holy Land, Santa doesn't come down the chimney or wait till kids are asleep to deliver presents. "Baba Noel" or Father Christmas hops out of a red van and makes house calls while they're awake.