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Santa Claus
The figure who brings presents to children at Christmas. In Japan he leaves presents on the night of December 24, and the short form サンタ is common in speech.
Usually shortened to サンタ or サンタさん in conversation.
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Cultural note
Christmas in Japan is a secular, commercial holiday. Children receive presents from Santa on the night of the 24th, and families often eat Christmas cake and fried chicken.