Father Christmas

Example Sentences

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When Father Christmas visited Derby, he hoped to spread festive joy by meeting children at a shopping centre.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

A Father Christmas figure is pictured looking pained in the water at the foot of a rock.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

It's not every day that Father Christmas finds himself briefing his elves about the hazards of sunstroke, but this summer northern Finland has seen temperatures hover around 30C for days on end.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Father Christmas was announced to guests by an elf - the couple's youngest son.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

Mary Poppins then had a great argument with Father Christmas over a cake of soap.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers