How to Use Father Christmas in a Sentence

Father Christmas

noun
  • What are a group of Smithies doing in a war zone dressed up as Father Christmas?
    — Denise Davidson Writer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2021
  • Like children waiting in line for the handsy Father Christmas.
    — Lorraine Ali Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2021
  • These could be filled during the night by a) the host, or b) the butler, dressed up as Father Christmas.
    — Nancy Mitford, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
  • This Santa visit is a blast from the past, so he's known as Father Christmas.
    — Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Suarez said, sounding like a child trying to make sense of the presents that Father Christmas has left under the tree.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • How about waking to find rotten potatoes left in your shoes by a mischievous Father Christmas?
    — Caleigh Alleyne, Country Living, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Duff and Koma also joined in the fun, posing with their kids and Father Christmas.
    — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
  • And the father of Father Christmas is, of course, aGrandfather Claus.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Though eating reindeer never took off, using them to pull Father Christmas's sleigh certainly did!
    — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Amanda Seyfried and her siblings dressed up for the festive occasion with Father Christmas.
    — Lydia Price, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
  • His frustrations extended to the brief appearance of Father Christmas in the film.
    — Jason M. Bailey, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022
  • But the genie thing, I've just always been intrigued by magic, and there's a limit to how many magical things Father Christmas can do.
    — EW.com, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The Carnival Panorama® stops at some of the most beautiful spots Father Christmas has ever seen.
    — Lauren Ashley Bishop, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Charles gives Father Christmas a firm handshake during his 2017 visit to Cardiff, Wales.
    — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 5 Dec. 2022
  • In the book, Death learns that if children stop believing in the Hogfather, their version of Father Christmas, then the world will end.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
  • This small town is also home to an official Santa Claus post office that draws in thousands of letters to Father Christmas from around the globe each year.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Its central character, the demonic Art the Clown, dresses as Father Christmas while slashing through the snow.
    — Mike Calia, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The royal smiled for a photo with Santa, who is known as Father Christmas in England, and gently petted a reindeer bedecked in bells.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Gazing at these images in expectation of the holidays may inspire you to write a letter to Father Christmas — in Rúmilian, of course.
    — Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Rogen stated something about Father Christmas’s nonexistence and took pleasure in the crestfallen look on Daley’s face that followed.
    — Justin Caffier, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2021
  • Don't miss the on-mountain events, too, including the arrival of Father Christmas, the switching on of the lights, and a special midnight mass on Christmas Eve.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
  • But sugar plums stopped dancing in their heads when the 6-foot-tall Father Christmas pulled out a gun and demanded cash from bank tellers at the SunTrust location.
    — Christina Coulter, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Father Christmas can be reached at his official hotline by calling 605-313-4000.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Dinners in mansion or cabins, with music from carolers, appearances by Father Christmas, reservations required.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 4 Dec. 2020
  • Father Christmas was actually coach Andy Reid, while Chris Shropshire, an assistant equipment manager, was dressed as the elf.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
  • After sharing several videos of a Santa Claus decked out in shoes featuring bells, the fashion designer posted a snap of Father Christmas with three of her children.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Besides avoiding germs, having a virtual Santa visit allows kids to have more personal one-on-one time with Father Christmas without holding up a long line of annoyed mallgoers.
    — Katie Wedell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The Queen Consort hosted 11 children and their families and carers for some festive cheer complete with Father Christmas, reindeer, and even a royal equerry on hand to help decorate the tree with his sword.
    — Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Joining the tradition and the world of The Elf on the Shelf, known as the Santaverse, is a new novel about Nicholas the Noble, who later becomes Father Christmas himself.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
  • The markets, which are happening across southeastern Wisconsin, offer handmade gifts and holiday decor, hearty food and hot drinks, pastries and chocolates, traditional music and visits from Father Christmas himself.
    — Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025

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