Father Christmas

noun

, British.

1. Santa Claus.

Father Christmas

noun

1. See Santa Claus
   another name for Santa Claus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Father Christmas¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

As exotic as it sounds, getting the jump on Father Christmas has its logic.

From The Daily Beast

Blows again, and hands to Father Christmas, who smilingly tries the horn before handing on to Jack.

From Project Gutenberg

Kitty was as strong as a man; and they carried Father Christmas between them into the kitchen.

From Project Gutenberg

The thought which agitated us both, was this—'Was Father Christmas bringing the tree to us?'

From Project Gutenberg

"I'm makin' believe I'm Father Christmas," he deigned to explain.

From Project Gutenberg

You're the funny boy, aren't you, dressed up as Father Christmas?

From Project Gutenberg