Ded Moroz (translated as Father Frost) is the Santa Claus in the culture of most of Eastern Europe. However the earliest tales of Father Frost depict him as an evil wizard who would freeze people and parents would give him presents to get their children back. However he reformed his wicked ways and now is a good person. His (usual) helper is his beautiful granddaughter Snegurochka whose name translates as Snow Maiden or Snowflake Girl.