Christmas gifts, priority decoration Santa Claus, Christmas Day Santa Claus ceramic ornaments every household must have! Santa Claus comes from a European Christian saint allusion. He owns nine reindeer with different names, and his biggest worry is that fewer houses have chimneys to climb. Usually parents explain to their children that the presents they receive at Christmas are from Santa Claus. Santa Claus is derived from the idea of a mysterious figure bringing presents to young children. Nicholas was a compassionate bishop who lived in Asia Minor in the 4th century and loved to give alms. The Dutch would imitate him in giving gifts on St. Nicholas Day (December 6).