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Christmas
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Santa Claus

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or simply "Santa", is the legendary and mythical figure who, in many Western cultures, who brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve i.e. on December 24.In United Kingdom and Europe he is commonly called as Father Christmas.


Another legend says that he makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior ("naughty" or "nice") and that he delivers presents, including toys, candy, and other gifts to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal to the naughty children, on the night of Christmas Eve.

Santa Claus Address

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There are many legends famous regarding Santa. One legend associated with Santa says that he lives in the far north, in a land of snow. The American version of Santa Claus says that he lives at his house in the North Pole, while Father Christmas is often said to reside in the mountains of Korvatunturi in Lapland Province, Finland. It is said that Santa Claus lives with his wife Mrs. Claus, a countless number of magical elves, and eight or nine flying reindeer.



Santa Claus Suits:


While Saint Nicholas was originally portrayed wearing bishop's robes, in modern times, Santa Claus is generally depicted as a plump, jolly, white-bearded man wearing a red coat with white collar and cuffs, white-cuffed red trousers, and black leather belt and boots. Santa Claus red colored suits is very popular during Christmas. People buy Santa suits from various departmental stores and wear them on Christmas. In many Christmas party organized during Christmas Santa Claus suit is kept as the theme of the party and people see many Santa's at a time beautifully dressed in Santa suits.



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