The prototype of Santa Claus is a Christian Saint Nicholas of Myra (Santa "Holy", Klaus - "Nicholas"), known for his charity - help in the form of secret gifts to poor people having children[2]. Original on December 6, St. Nicholas day in the Church calendar, in Europe it was customary to give gifts to children on his behalf. However, in the period of the reformation, when not approved by the veneration of saints[1], in Germany and neighboring countries, a character who gives presents, became the Christ child, and the day of their ceremony was moved from the 6th to the 24th of December, during the Christmas fairs. During the Counter-reformation kids gifts were given on behalf of St. Nicholas, but now it was already at the end of December, on Christmas day. But in some European countries still remain in force older traditions. So, in the Netherlands, where the name of St. Nicholas pronounce as Sinterklaas, kids can get gifts on his behalf and on 5 December, and on Christmas day.