Julemanden

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Julemanden can be directly translated to "Christmas Man". In modern Danish culture Julemanden is the equivalent of the English Santa Clause although the roots of the character reaches into Danish folklore and mythology wherein julemanden is a mythical character who is said to bring Christmas presents to children in Denmark on christmas eve, celebrated December 24th.

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