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Santa Claus

Also known as Sancte Claus, San Nicolás, San Nick, Papá Noel, Saint Nicholas, St. Nicholas, Saint Nick, St. Nick

Santa Claus is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve. Christmas elves are said to make the gifts in Santa's workshop, while flying reindeer pull his sleigh through the air.

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Santa Claus is a male Christmas gift-bringer and literary character that is part of the Christmas tradition. He is said to be the same as Father Christmas, Ded Moroz, Sinterklaas, and Saint Nicholas. The character was named after Sinterklaas and Saint Nicholas and was inspired by Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Sinterklaas. He originated in England and has an inception date of 1809.

Santa Claus is described by sources including The Nuttall Encyclopædia and Wikitólica. He is present in works such as Dashing Through the Snow, The Ultimate Christmas Present, 'Twas the Night, and A History of New York. Kevin Hart is listed as a performer. His spouse is Mrs. Claus, and his partner in business or sport is the Companions of Saint Nicholas. He normally uses a sled and has Santa Claus' reindeer as a pet. His catchphrase is "Ho, ho, ho!" and he is different from Saint Nicolas, Santa Claus, Sack Man, and Devil in Christianity.

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The popular conception of Santa Claus originates from folklore traditions surrounding the 4th-century Christian Greek bishop Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. Saint Nicholas became renowned for his reported generosity and secret gift-giving. The image of Santa Claus shares similarities with the English figure of Father Christmas, and they are both now popularly regarded as the same person.

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