Father Christmas

noun

British

: santa claus

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Twas the 19th-century cartoonist Thomas Nast who cemented the modern image of Father Christmas in the popular imagination through a series of drawings for Harper’s Weekly. —

Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024 Scott then puts on the Big Man's red suit and turns into Father Christmas, taking his young son (Eric Lloyd) to deliver the rest of the presents. —

Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 God), his army, two married beavers, and, of course, Father Christmas, who gives the children gifts to help them traverse Narnia. —

Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024 On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus – sometimes referred to as St. Nick, Kris Kringle or Father Christmas – similarly fills stockings and gives presents to children based on their behavior. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Father Christmas

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Father Christmas was in 1646

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“Father Christmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%20Christmas. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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