Where does “Santa Claus” come from?
Santa Claus (English) comes from Dutch Sinterklaas, from Middle Dutch sinter clâes — Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas.
Santa Claus (English): A figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time
Definitions
- A figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time
Ancestry of “Santa Claus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | Sinterklaas | Saint Nicholas; folklore figure in the Low... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | sinter clâes | Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas |