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yes over the years people had been saying his name faster and faster until the i in saint was eliminated and replaced by an a at the end of the word and the n i and h were deleted and out came Santa Claus

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Where did Santa get his name from?

We got this pronunciation from the French for "Saint Nicholas". Let me show you: In French, Saint Nicholas is pronounced, 'Sant Ni-klaws'. Now we have Sant -ni-claus, or simply, Santniclaus. Drop out the 'n' because it is hard to say, and you have, "Santiclaus", or simply, "Santa Claus".


Who is Santa Claus based on?

Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle


How old is the story of Santa Claus?

The first Santa Claus was from Turkey. His name was St. Nicholas and he lived and performed miracles in the town of Demre in southwestern Turkey.Santa turned 273 on his last birthday, of course that is not very old when you live at the North Pole. He can live for many more hundreds of years.However the Dutch version of his life got slightly corrupted, and became the modern Santa Claus. (Pronouncing Saint Nicholas in Dutch comes out like: San Nicolaus, which morphed into "Santa Claus").The original St Nicolas was around in about 346 adSaint Nicholas was originally Turkish.However the Dutch version of his life got slightly corrupted, and turned into the modern Santa Claus. (Pronouncing Saint Nicholas in Dutch comes out like: San Nicolaus, which morphed into Santa Claus).


What do they call father Christmas in America?

From your categories, looks like you've already got it!The main name for him is Santa Claus, or just Santa. Other, less frequently used names include Saint Nicholas (St. Nick for short) and Kris Kringle. Other terms that refer to him include: "the big man in red", "jolly old elf", etc.


Who plays Santa in the film 'The Santa Claus'?

wheres the rubbers whos got the rubbers


Santa claus has got a Hot Rod Sleigh?

yes.


Who got caught kissing Santa Claus?

Mommy did, by a kid, but the "Santa" in question was a fake... a guy dressed up in a Santa suit. The real Santa would never kiss anyone but Mrs. Claus.


What are the ratings and certificates for got to Catch Santa Claus - 2008 TV?

Gotta Catch Santa Claus - 2008 TV is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:AL Singapore:G


Is Santa Claus black?

he could be, are your parents? well....you've got yourself an answer!


The lyrics to Here comes Santa Claus?

Here Comes Santa Clause By: Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman Here comes Santa Claus!Here comes Santa Claus!Right down Santa Claus Lane!Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeerare pulling on the reins.Bells are ringing, children singing;All is merry and bright.Hang your stockings and say your prayers,'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.Here comes Santa Claus!Here comes Santa Claus!Right down Santa Claus Lane!He's got a bag that is filled with toysfor the boys and girls again.Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,What a beautiful sight.Jump in bed, cover up your head,'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.


Where does Santa Claus come from?

His modern residence has been codified as the "North Pole", which is not the same as the middle of the Arctic Ocean. The magnetic North Pole is currently shifting slowly across the northern Canadian islands, so his residence is likely somewhere on land.---The first Santa Claus was from Turkey. His name was St. Nicholas and he lived and performed miracles in the town of Demre in southwestern Turkey.However, the Dutch version of his life got slightly corrupted, and became the modern Santa Claus. (Pronouncing Saint Nicholas in Dutch comes out like: San Nicolaus, which morphed into "Santa Claus").*Santa turned 273 on his last birthday, of course that is not very old when you live at the North Pole. He can live for many more hundreds of years.


What is the name and singer of the rap Christmas song here comes Santa Claus?

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus lane vixen and blitzen and all his reindeer pulling on the reins bells are ringing, children singing all is merry and bright hang your stockings and say your prayers cause Santa Claus comes tonight! Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus lane hes got a bag that's filled with toys for boys and girls again hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle Oh what a beautiful sight so jump in bed and cover your head cause santa Claus comes tonight! Here comes santa Claus, here comes santa Claus right down santa Claus lane he doesent care if your rich or poor he just loves you the same santa clause knows were all gods children that makes everything alright so fill your hearts with Christmas cheer cause santa Claus comes tonight! here comes santa Claus, here comes santa Claus right down santa Claus lane he'll come around when the chimes ring out that is Christmas morn again peace on earth will come to all if we just follow the light so lets give thanks to the lord above that santa Claus comes tonight! Here comes Santa Claus, here comes santa Claus Right down Santa Claus lane vixen and blitzen and all his reindeer pullin on the reins bells are ringin, children singing all is merry and bright hang your stockings and say your prayers cause santa Claus comes tonight! Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus lane hes got a bag that's filled with toys for boys and girls again hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle Oh what a beautiful sight so jump in bed and cover your head cause santa Claus comes tonight! Here comes santa Claus, here comes santa Claus right down santa Claus lane he doesent care if your rich or poor he just loves you the same santa clause knows were all gods children that makes everything alright so fill your hearts with Christmas cheer cause santa Claus comes tonight! here comes santa Claus, here comes santa Claus right down santa Claus lane he'll come around when the chimes ring out that is Christmas morn again peace on earth will come to all if we just follow the light so lets give thanks to the lord above that santa Claus comes tonight! hope you enjoyed the lyrics! :)