Whether it is drinks left out by the kids or a quick pit-stop at a local bar, these are the drinks that Santa will be consuming on Christmas Eve.
Recent data from a study by Asda has revealed that Santa consumed more than 2 million alcoholic drinks in just six hours on Christmas Eve 2022, which is the equivalent to 2.4 million units.
Mainly thanks to the generosity of parents, Santa sank 511,691 whiskies, 291,134 sherries, 220,557 wines, 216,146 brandies, and 114,698 rums. So a fair few drinks then.
Below is a list of where he consumed some of these drinks.
Many families have their own traditions as well, and some even leave out a non-alcoholic snack, especially milk. But the common thread is a short thimbleful of thick, gorgeous liquid, whether it is beer, fortified wine, or a single malt.
Obvs. A pint or half pint of the stout is an essential one for Santa’s trip across the Emerald Isle, and the children of Ireland agree, placing a half or full pint for F.C. during his sojourn.
One can assume that regional varieties play their part.
Santa probably enjoys his journey across this country, although it’s unknown whether he has any WSET qualifications to appreciate the complexity of Burgundy’s DRC or one of Bordeaux’s finest.
Italy
Baba Natalewill also get a glass of wine in Italy, so it can be assumed he will be able to do an interesting compare and contrast of the adjacent wine regions.
Spain
Santa is most likely to get a similar tipple to the UK in Spain, where he is often left out a glass of brandy.
Finland: Glögi
A favourite hot drink at this time of year, made from red wine or fruit juice and mixed with cardamon and cinnamon as well as raisins and almonds.
Norway: Juleøl
Norwegians love this Christmas ale, and many breweries make their own varieties. Without doubt, Father Christmas will be getting stuck into one of these malt bombs during his time in the country.
Sweden: coffee
One assumes that Santa hits Sweden towards the end of the night, and will be in need of a much-needed caffeine boost.
Fortunately when he is on the home straight, he can grab a cup of warming coffee in Sweden. Perhaps he may add a spirit or liqueur to spice things up and finish off his trip in style.
Argentina
Children often leave out a rum sponge cake for Santa, meaning he gets that fantastic mix of sustenance and booze, which is always a match made in heaven.
Santa drinks milk on Christmas Eve. After all he does have a lot of driving to do and alcohol would not help. Once home and relaxing at the North Pole, he does have a traditional drink awaiting him in the form of Glogg, a heavily spiced hot drink common in Nordic countries.
Santa drinks milk on Christmas Eve. After all he does have a lot of driving to do and alcohol would not help. Once home and relaxing at the North Pole, he does have a traditional drink awaiting him in the form of Glogg, a heavily spiced hot drink common in Nordic countries.
Of course, Santa loves to chase his cookies with a glass of milk because it's tasty, but it also him helps endure the long road ahead of him. Milk provides 13 essential nutrients that give Santa the ability to lead his reindeer to all the kiddos around the world expecting to see their favorite toy on Christmas morning.
A little coffee from the children of Sweden should give him a fresh jolt of jolliness. Danish Santa Claus might be just as jolly, but his elves (nisser) are known to cause a ruckus.
Eggnog. Can you really call it Christmas until you've had an eggnog? This traditional festive drink is made with eggs, milk, cream, and sugar, and lightly spiced with nutmeg. Go for the angelic version and keep it alcohol-free, or add rum or a rich bourbon for a little taste of Christmas in a glass.
Basically, something strong and warming, whether fortified wine or a single malt. But the tradition is sherry. Many families have their own traditions as well, and some even leave out a non-alcoholic snack, especially milk.
Some Irish families leave a pint of Guinness for Santa on the eve of Christmas. Children usually place the cold beer near the tree to offer Old Saint Nick a quick pick-me-up for the long night ahead.
Chinese children don't normally leave out cookies and milk for Santa or write a letter detailing their wish list of toys. Colorful, cellophane-wrapped 'Christmas apples' are a popular gift. The word “apple” apparently sounds like “peace” or “Christmas eve” in Mandarin.
On Christmas Eve, German children write handwritten letters to the Christkind, a gift-bearing angel that represents the Spirit of Christmas. On Christmas morning, the letters are gone and replaced with gifts.
Each glass of milk helps Santa Claus rein in the excited reindeer and quickly, silently haul toys for children around the world, navigating both storms and the drones of those hoping to spot the man's journey.
Santa loves his white milk and cookies, but after stopping at every child's home, give Santa Claus some flavored milk for a tasty surprise. Or switch out the milk for some holiday eggnog!
Japan. Christmas is considered a romantic holiday by the Japanese. Santa-san gets no particular treats, but if he's lucky he might get to sample some of the food and drink that the Japanese like to celebrate Christmas with – KFC and a special edition version of Pepsi that tastes of strawberry cake.
And many people go to a Christmas morning Church Service. Traditional 'fir' Christmas Trees are popular and children leave a stocking out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Turns out, you needn't have worried: though American and Canadian children leave out milk and cookies, the treats left out for him in other countries keep Santa's night from being anything but monotonous.
United States. Children in the United States bake cookies for Santa Claus and leave them out with a glass of milk on Christmas Eve. Some kids even leave carrots for Santa's reindeer.
Our favorite traditional eggnog recipe has everything you need in this delicious drink, with the perfect balance of creaminess and richness to make for a decadent holiday treat.
Whiskey. Whiskey is often thought of as a “man's drink.” It's strong, it's bold, and it's not for the faint of heart. But just because whiskey is typically seen as a “manly” drink doesn't mean that it can't be enjoyed by everyone. Whiskey can make for great drinks for dads.
I asked Santa if he prefers a certain kind of milk. “I love them all.” Santa said. “Low fat, skim, 1%, 2%, whole milk, buttermilk, soy milk, rice milk, and even almond milk. They all have their unique flavors and they all go well with cookies.”
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