Father Frost, the Russian Santa Claus, brings the gifts. He relies on a female assistant known as Snegurochka, or the Snow Maiden, instead of a red-nosed reindeer. She delivers toys to children who have been good this year. Santa's elves then build all the toys that are delivered live by Father Frost and his Snow Maiden. They also build new toys if needed. The elves work only during Christmas time; the rest of the year they play with the children. Father Frost was created in 1816 by the Emperor Alexander I. He was given the power to bring gifts to good children during Christmastime. Since then, many other santas have been created around the world. But everyone still calls him Father Frost because of his main role in delivering gifts. Other names for Father Frost include Kris Kringle, Klaus Nordhausen, Nikolaos Papadopoulos, and Nevil Sidwell. He has appeared in many films, television shows, and advertisements over the years. Some famous people who have played Father Frost include Roy Rogers, Fred Astaire, Buster Keaton, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck. In Russia, Spain, Germany, France, and other countries where Orthodox Christianity is followed, Father Frost delivers gifts on December 5th.