Father X'mas

Definitions

Abbreviation of Father Christmas.

abbreviation, alt-of, informal

Examples

“S. JONES gratefully acknowleges the public patronage accorded him during the last⟳ four years, and respectfully invites an inspection of his Christmas Confectionery, in rich variety, comprising a new selection of X’mas Tree Ornaments, Sachets and Boxes laden with sweets, and variously flavoured Chocolate for X’mas presents, and New Year’s gifts, automatic figures, Father X’mas, Red Ridinghood, Birds, Flags, Banners, &c., &c.”

“The children then gave a chorus, “Night Dresses”; musical drill bells; solo chorus, “Father X’mas”; […]”

“[T]he following is an account of some of the costumes:— […] Master Willie Carse, Father X’mas.”

“Father X’mas anon will greet⟳ us once again, / The bells will proclaim it in their chimes: / “Peace on Earth and Good-will to men” / Echoed throughout the Empire’s climes.”

“Juvenile Books […] At 25¢ Stories from the Bible. Anderson’s Fairy Tales. Little Readers^([sic]) one syllable stories. Father X’mas. Jolly Santa Claus. Kris Kringle Stories.”

“FATHER X’MAS And HIS MAGIC TALKING DOLLS And HIS MAGIC TALKING DOLLS And HIS MAGIC TALKING DOLLS Give⟳ Delightful VENTRILOQUIAL ENTERTAINMENTS FREE”

“ITS^([sic]) FATHER X’MAS!”

“FATHER X’MAS will be at GAULTON’S NEWSAGENCY, SUNBURY Christmas Eve when he will present⟳ to the children the gifts you order⟳ and any gifts from Uncles or Aunties.”

“Dear Father X’mas, I have⟳ been a good boy. Please⟳ may I have⟳ a train⟳. Thank⟳ you, Father X’mas.”

“...lately, indications are that the ruling coalition is preparing for the worst because you see⟳ a lot of father x'mas projects, i.e. dishing out of money to all & sundry...it's like⟳ HK before handover to China, i.e. British carry⟳ out all sorts of projects to move⟳ money out...”

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