Father Christmas

noun

British

Examples of Father Christmas in a Sentence

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Father Christmas was actually coach Andy Reid, while Chris Shropshire, an assistant equipment manager, was dressed as the elf. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025 Don't miss the on-mountain events, too, including the arrival of Father Christmas, the switching on of the lights, and a special midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025 Joining the tradition and the world of The Elf on the Shelf, known as the Santaverse, is a new novel about Nicholas the Noble, who later becomes Father Christmas himself. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025 The markets, which are happening across southeastern Wisconsin, offer handmade gifts and holiday decor, hearty food and hot drinks, pastries and chocolates, traditional music and visits from Father Christmas himself. Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025 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 13 Dec. 2025.

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