xmas in Germany, Sweden and France

What word means to "wake up" in France?

In Germany, what do some children leave outside to be filled with candy?

When is St. Nicholas Day?

What is the name of a fruit bread in Germany?

Where do people celebrate St. Lucia Day?

In Germany, who do the children write to ask for presents?

What is knack?

Where do they use an advent calendar to count down to Christmas?

Where do children in France put their shoes to get them filled with presents?

What do the French call Santa Claus?