Mr Claus

See also: Mr. Claus

English

Proper noun

Mr Claus (plural Mr Clauses)

  1. Alternative form of Mr. Claus (“Santa Claus”).
    • 2003 December 23, Hildegunn Soldal, “Santa's poor relation”, in Alan Rusbridger, editor, The Guardian‎[1], London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 20 September 2021:
      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.
    • 2020, William McInnes, Christmas Tales, Hachette, →ISBN:
      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.
    • 2021 October 16, Manoli Luxford, “Why Christmas photos with Santa will NEVER be the same - here's everything you need to know heading into the festive season”, in Daily Mail‎[2], London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 16 October 2021:
      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.
    • 2022 December 29, Lorne Jackson, “When Rufus Sewell acted the clown”, in The Herald‎[3], Glasgow, →OCLC, archived from the original on 29 December 2022:
      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)
    • 2023 November 8, Natalie Paris, “The best Christmas grottos to meet Santa – but you’d better book soon”, in Chris Evans, editor, The Daily Telegraph‎[4], London: Telegraph Media Group, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 9 November 2023:
      Mr Claus gets around this time of year, so consult this ultimate guide to finding him in your neighbourhood
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