What custom is controversial in Turkey?
Santa
Who doesn't like the custom?
A Muslim youth group
How long has Santa been associated with this country?
Since the 4th Century.
Who is Santa patterned after?
St. Nicholas
What religion is he?
Christian
What did he do?
Gave money and other items away
Where?
Demre
Where is that?
Southern Turkey
Does all of Turkey agree with the demonstrators?
No
What other religion celebrate the tradition?
Muslims
Are they religious?
Secular
How do they celebrate?
Decorate with Christmas trees and Santas
Do they exchange presents on Christmas?
Do they some other time?
Do they some other time?
on New Year's Day.
Is Santa known by anything else?
"Noel Baba," or Father Christmas
What did the demonstrators do to show their displeasure?
Surrounded a plastic Santa with beer cans, a syringe and a cross
What did this signify?
the dangers that would invade Turkish homes.
What else did they do?
Handed out an image of a man hitting Santa.
What did they do three years ago?
Stabbed a blow-up Santa.
Where was this demonstration?
Istanbul