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Mr Claus
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Mr. Claus
English
Proper noun
+ Messrs Claus
en Mr. Claus Santa Claus.
en 16 December 1988 Grotto busters Evening Standard London 25 https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/722451249/ 2 754106254 So how does Santa go up and down chimneys and keep his clothes clean? MAIRE NIC SUIBHNE and her junior gumshoes get their claws into assorted Messrs Claus and come up with an answer . . .
23 December 2003 Hildegunn Soldal Santa's poor relation https://web.archive.org/web/20210920152707/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/dec/23/christmas.hildegunnsoldal The fjosnissen bears a strong resemblance to his more high-profile relative, with his white beard and his preference for furtive labour, but, while Mr Claus tinkers away in his polar workshop, the barn santa has his duties on the farm, making sure that the animals have enough food and heat and generally acting as a kind of guardian spirit.
en William McInnes Christmas Tales Hachette 2020 9780733644788 Branson was Branson, Missouri, where you could find the world’s biggest Santa Claus convention with over seven hundred professional Santas, Mrs Clauses and helpers hanging out together for a five-day convention. ‘A Santa convention?’ ‘Oh yes,’ said Mrs Claus and Mr Claus echoed his agreement.
16 October 2021 Manoli Luxford Why Christmas photos with Santa will NEVER be the same - here's everything you need to know heading into the festive season https://web.archive.org/web/20211016025007/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10097977/Westfield-introduce-new-rules-Santa-photos-shopping-centres-Australia.html Westfield announced that Mr Claus will arrive in its shopping centres on November 13 with strict measures in place to keep everyone safe. Kids won't be able to join Santa on his throne or sit on his lap to tell Mr Claus what is included on their Christmas present wish lists.
en 29 December 2022 Lorne Jackson When Rufus Sewell acted the clown The Herald https://web.archive.org/web/20221229064938/https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/23215510.rufus-sewell-acted-clown/ Glasgow 614691035 George Crawford from West Kilbride always assumed that all the many variables of Santa were generous old chaps. But this chocolate novelty discovered in a family member's stocking suggests to him that there are gradations of Mr Clauses: kind, kinder, (Image: George Crawford)
8 November 2023 Natalie Paris The best Christmas grottos to meet Santa – but you’d better book soon https://web.archive.org/web/20231109045110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/2023/11/08/best-christmas-grottos-to-meet-santa-uk-2023/ Mr Claus gets around this time of year, so consult this ultimate guide to finding him in your neighbourhood