Named Dun Che Lao Ren in China and Joulupukki in Finland, Hoteiosho in Japan and Swiety Mikolaj in Poland, here he/she is in ski resorts around the world.
Meet Santa on skis in Val d’Isere today – on the snow and in town. Expect fun and games with the man in red and his elves.
Known as Father Christmas and Santa Claus, Pere Noel (in French-speaking countries), Viejo Pascuero (Chile), Dun Che Lao Ren (China), Joulupukki (Finland), Weinachtsmann (German-speaking countries), Babbo Natale (Italy), Hoteiosho (Japan), Julenissen (Norway), Swiety Mikolaj (Poland), Ded Moroz (Russia), Jult Omten (Sweden)…here he/she is in ski resorts around the world.
Photo: (c) Whistler Tourism.
Whistler Blackcomb’s annual Dress like Santa Day, pictured above, is a good way to get a free lift ticket, but what do you say to a four-year-old when 100 Santas ski by?
Photo: (c) New Generation.New Gen ski school operates in 17 resorts across France, so expect to find him there.
Photo: (c) Dustin Schafer/Colorado Ski Country. He skis, she snowboards: Santa and Mrs Claus at Loveland Ski Area.
Hoteiosho in a sleigh with a backdrop of tall buildings. Photo: (c) Hoshino Resort, Japan.
Photo: (c) Lake Tahoe Tourism.
Packed chair-lift? Hardly surprising, as discounted lift tickets for $69 are available at Mount Rose in Lake Tahoe for those wearing Santa costumes.
Saint Nicholas on a….monoski. Photo: (c) SwissSkiinfo.
Felice was one of the founders of Welove2ski and regularly contributes, as well writing for a range of other publications including The Evening Standard, The Guardian, Conde Nast Traveller, Tatler, Harpers Bazaar, Country Life, BA Highlife and House & Garden. She started skiing at the age of three. She also enjoys hiking with her dogs and mountain biking in the Alps.
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