Father Christmas

noun

, British.

1. Santa Claus.

Father Christmas

noun

1. another name for Santa Claus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Father Christmas¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

Simmons provides the biceps as the St. Nick in question, a buff Father Christmas.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s because she’s doing this for you, so Father Christmas can come with a big bundle of presents.”

From Los Angeles Times

A former miner has gone from bags of coal to sacks of toys with a new career as a professional Father Christmas.

From BBC

The children begin to show their carefully rehearsed Christmas dance routines, performing on a stage papered with pictures of snow men, Christmas trees and Father Christmas.

From BBC

Among those stepping into Santa's boots - while the real Father Christmas was busy in the North Pole - was the late George Swinney.

From BBC