Germany
The Christkind or Christ-child delivers the presents in Germany. Children leave letters for him on windowsills. These are often decorated with sugar to make them sparkle. St. Nicholas' only task is to take these requests to heaven to the Christkind. The Christkind garbed in a white robe and a golden crown, in turn, delivers the presents to the children!

Holland
Presents are exchanged on St. Nicholas Eve, December 5. Both St. Nicholas and Black Peter arrive by steamer at the port of Amsterdam on December 6. Black Peter represents the devil and it is his job to punish naughty children! Nevertheless, children still look forward to his coming because it is his task to deliver the presents down the chimney.

Russia
The gift bearer in Russia is a lady named Baboushka. It was said that she met the three kings on their way to finding Jesus. Baboushka opted to finish her work first. Unluckily, when she finally set off, she got too delayed and lost her way! Now, they say she wanders the earth in search of the child saviour. This is why she leaves presents in every home in case he should be there.

Spain
Los Reyes Magos or as The Three Kings are known in Spain are the gift givers instead of St. Nicholas. They visit the town on January 6th, which has since been called the Epiphany or Twelfth Night. Straw or barley is left in the children's shoes and left in doorways as offerings for the travellers' weary camels. In the morning, the barley has gone and has been replaced by sweets and presents!

Philippines
We, Filipinos have a unique practice of exchanging gifts called "monito monita". Participants write down their code names on strips of paper. Afterwards, each one picks a strip and the person on that paper becomes the recipient of his gifts. General categories are given for each gift period. For example, everyone would be required to give something round and shiny the first time; something long and purple the next and so on until the final exchange of presents. Giver and recipient only get to know each other upon the exchange of the final gifts. Surprise!