Father Christmas
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Father Christmas
proper noun Father Christmases · Father Christmasses · Fathers Christmas · Father X'mas · Father X-mas · Father Xmas
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A mythical figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time.
The old men who had moustaches came with their breath frozen on them, and looked like so many old Father Christmasses: although all seemed poor and were indifferently clad, they almost all looked in good health and spirits.
Similar: Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, Saint Claus, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Santa
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