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    Santa Claus originated from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas. The legend is based on tales of the historical figure of Saint Nicholas, who brought gifts to good children. Today, Santa Claus is commonly depicted as a jolly, plump, white-bearded man wearing a red coat, trousers, belt and black boots. This image became popular in North America in the 19th century due to political cartoonist Thomas Nast's caricatures.

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    Santa Claus originated from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas. The legend is based on tales of the historical figure of Saint Nicholas, who brought gifts to good children. Today, Santa Claus is commonly depicted as a jolly, plump, white-bearded man wearing a red coat, trousers, belt and black boots. This image became popular in North America in the 19th century due to political cartoonist Thomas Nast's caricatures.

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    The History of Santa Claus

    Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas or simply "Santa", is a figure which
    comes from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas.
    He is a historical, legendary and mythological
    figure who in many Western cultures, is said
    to bring gifts to the homes of the good
    children during the late evening and
    overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December
    the 24th . The legend is based on the tales
    concerning the historical figure of gift giver Saint Nicholas. While Saint Nicholas was
    originally portrayed wearing bishop's robes, today Santa Claus is described as a plump,
    jolly, white-bearded man wearing a red coat with white collar and cuffs, white-cuffed
    red trousers, and black leather belt and boots. This image became popular in the
    United States and Canada in the 19th century due to the influence
    of caricaturist and political cartoonist Thomas Nast. In the United
    Kingdom and Europe, he is identical to the American Santa Claus,
    but he is commonly called Father Christmas.

    Read the passage carefully and then answer the following questions:

    1. Where does Santa originate from?

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    2. What is the story behind the legendary figure?

    ____________________________________________________________________

    3. Describe Santa Claus?

    4. How did the image of Santa Claus become popular in the US & Canada?

    ____________________________________________________________________

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