Santa Claus or Viejito Pascuero?

Christmas Eve is celebrated on December 24, an instance where most families gather to share a Christmas dinner and also to wait for the arrival of the Viejito Pascuero and his gifts. The smallest of the home are usually the most excited about their coming.

According to historian Cristian Salaza, the concept arose in the Krauss brothers' toy store called Bazar Aleman. There, in 1905, a figure of Santa Claus was on display in the display case. According to him, the new name originated from people's ingenuity.

This is how the name of the Viejito Pascuero was born, who, according to legend, lives in the North Pole with his wife, where he spends the year makingtoys with the help of his elves. There he receives letters from children asking for Christamas gifts.