In Merry in Laws (2012), scientist Alex (Kassia Warshawski) introduces her parents to her fiancé, Peter (Lucas Bryant), and his parents, Santa Claus (George Wendt) and Mrs. Claus (Shelley Long).
Santa Claus is a legendary figure who is the traditional patron of Christmas in the United States and other countries, bringing gifts to children. His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint.
Santa Claus | History, Christmas, North Pole, Legend, & Facts - Britannica
The 1956 popular song by George Melachrino, "Mrs. Santa Claus", and the 1963 children's book How Mrs. Santa Claus Saved Christmas, by Phyllis McGinley, helped to standardise and establish the character and role of Mrs Claus in the US.
Santa Claus is really excited you've come to visit, and he has the North Pole Village full of fun things to do for both kids and parents, including lots of new things this year.
Santa Claus—otherwise known as St. Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions.
But the bearded figure Americans recognize today as Santa Claus is a relatively modern creation, shaped over centuries by folklore, art and evolving tradition. Stephanie Sy reports.
How the character and traditions of Santa Claus evolved over ... - PBS
How did Santa Claus become the figurehead of Christmas? Here's a history lesson on ol' Saint Nick.
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