Father Christmas
Country of Origin: England

n an enchanted white horse, Father Christmas flies over the houses of England on Christmas Eve. He brings presents to be carefully placed under Christmas Trees, and treats to fill fireside stockings.

With a wreath of holly atop his head and a long green robe on his stout frame, he is the embodiment of jovial Christmas cheer embraced by England in the 19th century and is reflected in the 'Spirit of Christmas Present' in Charles Dickens’ famous story, A Christmas Carol.

Sources for the History of Father Christmas:

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