Santa Claus
or San·ta Klaus
a benevolent figure of legend, associated with Saint Nicholas, supposed to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
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Without the donations, Molton had planned to tell her young kids that Santa Claus couldn’t come because he was taking extra coronavirus precautions.
‘We are struggling’: Unemployed Americans face a bleak Christmas | Lee Clifford | December 24, 2020 | FortuneWhat really sets Russia’s Santa Claus apart from his Western counterpart is the turbulent century that he’s faced.
How Soviet Russia Banished Their Version of Santa Claus, Then Brought Him Back to Spread Communist Cheer | Madeline Roache | December 24, 2020 | TimeThe only fictional character with more recognition is Santa Claus.
The McDonald’s Commercials That Live in Our Minds, Rent Free | MM Carrigan | December 18, 2020 | EaterIt’s an odd sight to see Santa Claus out on the streets jogging for exercise.
Maryland’s marathon-running Santa Claus with a cause is doing Zoom and outdoor visits this year | Cathy Free | December 11, 2020 | Washington PostPlus, there’s always the chance of a so-called Santa Claus rally to boost stocks in the final days of the year.
The S&P 500 has been eerily mirroring 2009 for months. Now, here’s what might be in store for December | Anne Sraders | December 1, 2020 | Fortune
So, feeling “a little loopy” from beers, he sat down and wrote a letter to Santa Claus.
Kerry Bentivolio: The Congressman Who Believes in Santa Claus | Ben Jacobs | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe congressman traces his belief in Santa Claus back 40 years, when he was a student going to college “on the GI Bill.”
Kerry Bentivolio: The Congressman Who Believes in Santa Claus | Ben Jacobs | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“I truly believe there is a Santa Claus” said Rep. Kerry Bentivolio.
Kerry Bentivolio: The Congressman Who Believes in Santa Claus | Ben Jacobs | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAccording to legend, Nicholas, Bishop of Myra—Santa Claus to you and me—punched out Arius rather than listen to his arguments.
Plotting Nicea III Could Be Pope Francis's Masterstroke | Candida Moss | June 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd she is focused on her so-far-unsuccessful quest to get a puppy from her mothers or Santa Claus or anyone who will listen.
Just over the house the chariot and its escort stopped, the rent in the roof widened and Santa Claus came down.
Ways of War and Peace | Delia AustrianBy his young relatives and their many friends he was looked upon as a sort of every-day Santa Claus.
The Story of the Big Front Door | Mary Finley LeonardHe was a short, thickset man with white side whiskers, and looked like an infuriated Santa Claus, for he was covered with snow.
The Belted Seas | Arthur ColtonI'm dummed if there ain't ol' Santa Claus a comin' t' th' Forks in th' summa time.
The Shepherd of the Hills | Harold Bell WrightHow many confidences have been broken over the falsehood of Santa Claus and the chimney.
The Mother and Her Child | William S. Sadler
British Dictionary definitions for Santa Claus
/ (ˈsæntə ˌklɔːz) /
the legendary patron saint of children, commonly identified with Saint Nicholas, who brings presents to children on Christmas Eve or, in some European countries, on Saint Nicholas' Day: Often shortened to: Santa Also called: Father Christmas
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
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