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If going by Japanese mythology, Hotei-osho is a Japanese Deity. He looks like a fat Buddhist monk and carries around a sack, which is why some people think he is a Japanese Santa Clause. The Japanese do not think this. He is one of the seven deities of good fortune believed to have originated in the Chan/Zen priest Qì-cĭ (Jp. Kaishi) of the Later Liang (907-923) dynasty; he was added to the gods of fortune as a result of an association with his rotund, contented demeanor. === ===
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Who is Hoteiosho?
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Santa is called hoteiosho in what country?
Japan
What is it Hoteiosho and why is he special?
he's a japanese god ;)
What do people call santa all ver the world?
Belgium Pere Noel Brazil Papai Noel Chile Viejo Pascuero ("Old Man Christmas") China Dun Che Lao Ren ("Christmas Old Man") Netherlands Kerstman Finland Joulupukki France Pere Noel Germany Weihnachtsmann ("Christmas Man") Hawaii Kanakaloka Hungary Mikulas (St. Nicholas) Italy Babbo Natale Japan Hoteiosho (a god or priest who bears gifts) Norway Julenissen ("Christmas gnome") Poland Swiety Mikolaj (St. Nicholas) Russia Ded Moroz ("Grandfather Frost") Sweden Jultomten ("Christmas brownie") United Kingdom Father Christmas
What other names is Santa known by?
Saint Nicholas Kris Kringle Father Winter Father Christmas Baba Chaghaloo Baba Noel Babadimri Babbo Natale Gaghant Baba Pere Noel Papa Noel Papai Noel Daidi na Nollaig Deda Mraz Dyado Koleda Vader Kersfees Viejo Pascuero Dun Che Lao Ren Julemanden Joulupukki Hoteiosho Kaledu Senelis San Niklaw Julenissen Swiety Mikolaj Pai Natal Mos Craciun Ded Moroz Daidain na Nollaig Jultomten Noel Baba Weihnachtsmann Kanakaloka Mikulas
What are six different names for Santa Claus?
Baba Chaghaloo Babadimri Gaghant Baba Pere Noel Deda Mraz Papai Noel Dyado Koleda Viejo Pascuero ("Old Man Christmas") Dun Che Lao Ren ("Christmas Old Man") Julemanden Joulupukki Weihnachtsmann ("Christmas Man" or "Nikolaus") Kanakaloka Mikulas (St. Nicholas) Baba Noel Vader Kersfees Daidí na Nollaig Babbo Natale Hoteiosho (a god or priest who bears gifts) Kaledu Senelis San Niklaw Julenissen ("Christmas gnome") Swiety Mikolaj (St. Nicholas) Pai Natal Mos Craciun Ded Moroz ("Grandfather Frost") Deda Mraz Daidaín na Nollaig Vader Kersfees Jultomten ("Christmas brownie") Noel Baba and the most common Father Christmas Santa Claus Kris Kringle St. Nicholas St. Nick " The big Guy"
What do people in Europe call Santa Claus?
Santa Claus is one of those nearly-universal Christmas icons, although he goes by a different name in many countries.In England, for example, he is called "Father Christmas."In Brazil, he is called "Papai Noel."In France, "Père Noël."In Germany, "Der Weihnachtsmann."In Belgium, he is "Sinterklaas."In some countries, Santa Claus brings gifts on Christmas Eve. In Finland, for example, one family member usually dresses up like Father Christmas and distributes presents to the children.In Germany, 'Der Weihnachtsmann' brings Christmas presents on Christmas Eve day, often when the family has gone to church.In Hungary, Santa comes on December 6th and deposits candies or small toys into the children's' shoes.
