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Father Christmas

Noun

1. A symbolic figure associated with Christmas, typically depicted as a jolly old man with a white beard and a red suit, who is believed to bring gifts to children during the Christmas season.

Sample Sentence: My children are excitedly waiting for Father Christmas to deliver presents on Christmas Eve.

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Adjective

1. Describing something related to or resembling Father Christmas.

Sample Sentence: The front yard was decorated with father christmas ornaments and twinkling lights.

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Usage Note:

In some regions, Father Christmas is also known as Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas.

Local Usage:

In the United Kingdom, Father Christmas is the most commonly used term for the figure associated with Christmas.

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