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
He recalled "a terrific flash of lightning and almost instantaneous crash of thunder, which woke quite a few people up - and probably frightened Father Christmas".
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
A Father Christmas figure is pictured looking pained in the water at the foot of a rock.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
But we went to see Father Christmas and made such special memories.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024
He had on his back a huge sooty sack stuffed full of bundles: Father Christmas, who pops down the chimneys of old Earth.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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