Who is Father Christmas? WILLIAM WANYOIKE
Father Christmas is the traditional English name for the personification of Christmas, and is often considered to be the same as Santa Claus.
Father Christmas is part of an older English folkloric tradition.
He was often depicted as a merry old man who presided over festive parties.
Before the 19th century, Father Christmas was more of a symbol of the Christmas season than a gift-giver.
English personifications of Christmas were first recorded in the 15th century.
Who is Father Christmas? WILLIAM WANYOIKE
