Santa
Jolly gift-giver
Santa is short for Santa Claus, the legendary figure who delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
The name comes from Saint Nicholas.
Santa appears in countless holiday contexts: The kids sat on Santa's lap at the mall, Don't forget to leave cookies for Santa.
A shopping mall Santa is someone hired to play the role.
Playing Santa means distributing gifts or acting generously.
Animal-drawn snow vehicle
- reindeerArctic deer species
- RudolphFamous red-nosed reindeer
- DasherSwift-moving sleigh animal
- CometBranded abrasive cleaning product
Cupid · Donner · Blitzen · chimney · rooftop · Christmas Eve · midnight · sack
Earth's northern axis point
- elvesMythical small beings
- toyshopStore selling playthings
- workbenchCraftsman's heavy-duty surface
- assemblyConstructing from components
helpers · toy soldiers · hammers · tools · busy · Christmas Eve · preparations · list
Legendary Christmas gift-giver
- Kris KringleJolly December gift-bringer
- Father ChristmasBritish yuletide gift-bringer
- SinterklaasDutch winter gift-giver
- Père NoëlFrance's yuletide figure
Vocal expression of amusement
- belly laughLoud, uncontrolled amusement
- chuckleLow, suppressed laugh
- jingle bellsSmall ringing harness ornaments
- sleigh bellsSmall ringing harness ornaments
chimney · footsteps · rooftop · merry · jolly · hearty · cheerful · greeting
Scarlet ensemble
- white beardElderly man's facial hair
- bellyFront midsection
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
- black bootsFootwear in darkest shade
rosy cheeks · fur trim · cap · belt · plump · rotund · twinkle · jolly
sleigh
Animal-drawn snow vehicle
Comet · Cupid · Donner · Blitzen · chimney · rooftop · Christmas Eve · midnight · sack · descent
North Pole
Earth's northern axis point
assembly · helpers · toy soldiers · hammers · tools · busy · Christmas Eve · preparations · list · naughty
St. Nicholas
Legendary Christmas gift-giver
- Kris KringleJolly December gift-bringer
- Father ChristmasBritish yuletide gift-bringer
- SinterklaasDutch winter gift-giver
Père Noël · Odin · legend · myth · tradition · midwinter · solstice
laughter
Vocal expression of amusement
- belly laughLoud, uncontrolled amusement
- chuckleLow, suppressed laugh
- jingle bellsSmall ringing harness ornaments
sleigh bells · chimney · footsteps · rooftop · merry · jolly · hearty · cheerful · greeting
red suit
Scarlet ensemble
- white beardElderly man's facial hair
- bellyFront midsection
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
rosy cheeks · black boots · fur trim · cap · belt · plump · rotund · twinkle · jolly · merry
presents
Items given freely
ribbons · bows · wish list · surprises · dolls · trains · teddy bears · games · bicycles · books
- ChristmasChristmas tree, Christmas, Christmas Day, Christmas ornaments, Christmas Eve
- Seasonal Motifsautumn, fall, spring flowers, springtime, summer
- Christmas cardsmerry Christmas, seasons greetings, envelope, stamp, message
- Christmas displaysChristmas tree, Christmas trees, decorations, lights, ornaments
- Gift BringersSt. Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas
- holiday figuresSt. Nicholas, Easter Bunny, Frosty, Rudolph, Mrs. Claus
SantaEaster Bunny
Mythical spring gift-giver
Cupid · Jack Frost · Father Time · Leprechaun
SantaKrampus
Folklore figure punishing misbehavior
the Grinch · Scrooge · thief · burglar · miser
SantaScrooge
Miserly, cold-hearted person
the Grinch · Ebenezer Scrooge · miser · thief · humbug
- Santa ClausLegendary yuletide gift-giver
- Santa RosaSonoma County's main city
- Santa hatYuletide costume headpiece
- secret SantaAnonymous holiday gifting game
- Santa's reindeerLegendary gift-delivery animals
- Santa's workshopMythical toy manufacturing site
sanctuary, sanctity, sanctify, Santa Claus, Santa Fe, Santana, Santa Maria, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara