Father Christmas is the name given to an imaginary old man with a long white beard and a red coat. Traditionally, young children in many countries are told that he brings their Christmas presents.
[British]regional note: in AM, use Santa Claus
Father Christmas in British English
noun
another name for Santa Claus
Father Christmas in American English
British
Santa Claus
Examples of 'Father Christmas' in a sentence
Father Christmas
A fat Father Christmas was standing beside Eros singing "Jingle Bells.