Father Christmas
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Father Christmas
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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In recent weeks, the couple have taken Bertie to see Father Christmas, although Mrs Melly said he was "more interested in all the decorations".
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
A Father Christmas figure is pictured looking pained in the water at the foot of a rock.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
It's not every day that Father Christmas finds himself briefing his elves about the hazards of sunstroke, but this summer northern Finland has seen temperatures hover around 30C for days on end.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025
"I think the adults enjoyed having Father Christmas there more than the kids!"
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025
Mary Poppins then had a great argument with Father Christmas over a cake of soap.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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