Father Christmas

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noun British.

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Origin of Father Christmas

First recorded in 1650–60

Words nearby Father Christmas

fathead, fatheaded, fathead minnow, fat hen, father, Father Christmas, father confessor, father figure, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do, fatherhood, father-in-law

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How to use Father Christmas in a sentence

As exotic as it sounds, getting the jump on Father Christmas has its logic.
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro Declares Early Christmas|Mac Margolis|November 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Blows again, and hands to Father Christmas, who smilingly tries the horn before handing on to Jack.
Christmas Entertainments|Alice Maude Kellogg
Kitty was as strong as a man; and they carried Father Christmas between them into the kitchen.
The Peace Egg and Other tales|Juliana Horatia Ewing
The thought which agitated us both, was this—'Was Father Christmas bringing the tree to us?'
The Peace Egg and Other tales|Juliana Horatia Ewing

"I'm makin' believe I'm Father Christmas," he deigned to explain.
More William|Richmal Crompton
You're the funny boy, aren't you, dressed up as Father Christmas?
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British Dictionary definitions for Father Christmas

Father Christmas

noun

another name for Santa Claus

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012