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Santa Clause is an American invention, blending the Dutch Sinter Klass the British Father Christmas and the German Christkindle.

During the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th Century, many old customs were abandoned in favor of new ones believed to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

There are many different Christmas traditions in Western Europe. History, folk lore and religion have all intermeshed to create various Christmas gift-bearers.

Not all legendary Christmas gift givers are male. In some European countries, female Santa figures deliver gifts on various dates during the holiday season.