Christmas is a magic time.

The custom of giving gifts was already known in the thirteenth century. However, not everywhere the popular Santa Claus bringing presents for Christmas. In many countries has been formed unique for region tradition . In Russia gifts are giving away by Grandfather Frost with Snow White. In Spain Three Kings giving presents, in their celebration on January 6. In Upper Silesia, Hungary and Slovakia, the Child bringing Christmas presents. The Child is identified with a little Jesus. In Ukraine, Santa Claus comes on December 6, but during Christmas, leprechauns are responsible for gifts. In the Byzantine tradition, gifts are brought by Saint Basil 1st of January. In Sweden, elf called Jul Tomte puts Christmas presents into the socks hung over the fireplace. Also in Poland, Santa Claus does not always come on Christmas Day. In Wielkopolska, Kujawy, Kashubia and Western Pomerania, Mr. Star is bringing gifts, in Lower Silesia and the Opole region it is Ms.Star.