Santa Claus

Business Hours: Christmas (Dec. 25)

Home Sweet Home: The North Pole

Job: 246 years of experience in bringing gifts to the homes of well-behaved children and leaving coal for the naughty. Travels on a flying sleigh and enters homes through chimneys.

Befana

Business Hours: Day of Epiphany (Jan. 6)

Home Sweet Home: Italy

Job: She may look like a witch with her crooked nose and black cloak, but the sweet lady travels on a broomstick to deliver gifts and bring fortune to all children and their families.

Hoteiosho

Business Hours: New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31)

Home Sweet Home: Japan

Job: This sage monk’s eyes are at the back of his head and he makes sure that no children’s behavior goes overlooked. Blesses families with presents and good luck.

             Krampus

Business Hours: Krampus Night (Dec. 5)

Home Sweet Home: Germany

Job: Half goat-half demon who punishes misbehaving children by stuffing them in his sack and bringing the children to his lair.