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

What makes her laugh, though, is remembering a complaint from a furious mum who accused her of ruining her daughter's childhood because one of her books implied that 11-year-olds no longer believe in Father Christmas.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

But we went to see Father Christmas and made such special memories.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

“Why not Lifebuoy?” said Father Christmas, trying to be helpful and looking anxiously at Mary Poppins, for she was being rather snappy.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers