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The popular American form Santa Claus originated as a mispronunciation of Dutch Sinterklaas (when Dutch people first came to America), which is a contracted form of Sint Nicolaas (Saint Nicholas).
In many English-speaking countries outside the United States, Father Christmas is the name used.
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Where does Santa get his name from?
Santa is a contraction of Santa Claus. Santa Claus is a corruption of Saint Nicholas.
How did he become Santa Claus?
Actually, he's Santa Claus from birth and he is not a toy giver during Christmas, Santa Claus is a Missioner Bishop of the Apostles' Angelican Chruch
What is Santa Claus address?
Santa Claus Address is: North Polar - Santa Claus P.O. Box 56099 North Pole, Alaska 99705-1099Trust me it worksSanta Claus lives in the North Pole at 108878 Trunia Lane. The North Pole is in the Arctic. Remember Santa Claus is real!
What color eyes does Santa Claus have?
Santa has blue eyes.
What did Scott do to make Santa Claus fall off roof in The Santa Claus?
when Scott ran out of the house he yelled hey! to santa Claus then santa said whats up? and then he slipped & fell of the roof and that's how he fell off the roof bye dude or dudet
What was Santa Claus' wife's name in the movie Santa Claus?
Karen was santa Claus wife in santa Claus
Were did the name Santa Claus come from?
The name Santa Claus originates from the Dutch name Sinterklaas, who was featured in many tales along with Saint Nicholas. They were Christian Bishops who gave gifts.
Where does Santa get his name from?
Santa is a contraction of Santa Claus. Santa Claus is a corruption of Saint Nicholas.
How do you say the name of Santa Claus' wife in Spanish?
Esposa de Santa Claus (Lit; Wife of Santa Claus).
From what language does the name Santa Claus come from?
The name Santa Claus came from the Dutch version of the name, "Sint Klaas" or "Sinterklaas," brought to New York by Dutch settlers. Sinterklaas was adopted by the country's English-speaking majority under the name Santa Claus.
What is the name of the girl that marries Santa Claus in Santa Claus is coming to Town?
Her name is Jessica!
What is the original name of Santa Claus?
The original name of Santa Claus is "Saint Nicholas".St.Nicholas
How do you spell Santas last name?
Santa is "Santa Claus" (from Saint Nicholas, as Nicolaus).
Where does the original Santa's Claus name come from?
Well in my studies I found out that Santa Claus or saint nick originates from Irland or England so wa la your question is answer
What is the middle name of Santa Claus?
Mrs. Claus' middle name was Mary. She was named after the mother of Jesus. Her full name is Jessica Mary Claus.
What is Santa Claus's name in Estonian?
In Estonian Santa Claus called Jõuluvana
WHAT IS THE Name of the movie with Santa Claus that dies?
Santa Claus he dies in the beginning
