What is a chocolate Santa? History, making, and types explained
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    4 min read                                
                            
                                According to German producers, over 151 million chocolate Santas were made in 2020, solidifying its place as a quintessential holiday treat. But what is a chocolate Santa, beyond its festive packaging and delicious taste? It is a molded confectionery figure of Santa Claus, popular in Christmas stockings and as a seasonal gift worldwide.