Santa Claus is no longer

To be so called in National Trust property , an email went round telling staff it has to be Father Christmas because its more English ,
So what name did You use for the man in red that brought the presents down the Chimney ?
Do you think it matters ?

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/lond...-a3690636.html

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I am of the opinion that both of these myths should be dumped altogether.

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and the reason being ?

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Sion Corn for me!

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Father Christmas!

Yes we should stick to FC...as this says:

'Santa is more commonly used in the US as a term for the Saint Nicholas figure — or Sinterklaas in Dutch'.

We've got enough Americanisms over 'ere without removing our dear old 'Father Christmas'

(No offence to our beloved OFFers from over the pond)

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and looking at the translation , that's Father Christmas ,

we called him Santa in our home ,

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father Christmas,and he was father Christmas to my kids

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Oh yes, my daughter too

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Myths?.....MYTHS?......MYTHS? Wash yer mouth out Robert......Father Christmas is real!!!!!..

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As is the tooth fairy

And all those sky fairies worshipped around the world