el viejo pascuero brings presents to which country

“El Viejo Pascuero” (also called “Viejito Pascuero”) is the local name for Santa Claus who brings presents to children in Chile.

Who is El Viejo Pascuero?

• It is the Chilean version of Santa Claus, imagined very similarly to the classic red-suited, bearded gift-bringer.

• In Chile, Christmas is often called “Pascua,” so Santa becomes “El Viejo Pascuero” or “Viejito Pascuero,” literally “the old Christmas man.”

Where does he bring presents?

• El Viejo Pascuero is specifically associated with Chile , where he brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve, just like Santa in other countries.

• Guides to worldwide Christmas gift-bringers list “Viejito Pascuero” or “Viejo Pascuero” under Chile as that country’s traditional gift-giver.

How is he celebrated in Chile?

• Chilean families usually gather on the night of December 24 for dinner, then children receive gifts said to be delivered by Viejito Pascuero that same night.

• Traditions often include pan de pascua (a Chilean Christmas fruitcake) and cola de mono, with the figure of El Viejo Pascuero featured in decorations, ads, and children’s letters.

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