What does Père Noël drink?

As you’re putting out a cold one for Santa this réveillon de Noël*, spare a thought for Père Noël*. The traditional treat to refuel Father Christmas in France is a plain old glass of milk.

Children also fill their shoes with biscuits and carrots (for the reindeer), which are replaced with sweets and gifts as they slumber.

The French natives in le nid* may find our beery tribute odd, but we’re not alone. Here are the countries who think Santa might need a stiff drink amidst all the stocking stuffing.

*Christmas eve | *Father Christmas | *the nest