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Father Christmas

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  1. A mythical figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas…

    A mythical figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time.

    • The old men who had moustaches came with their breath frozen on them, and looked like so many old Father Christmasses: although all seemed poor and were indifferently clad, they almost all looked in good health and spirits.
    • The five Father Christmases walked slowly on, oblivious alike of the children who gaped at them and the man-hunt that was taking place under their noses.

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