Two of his names -- Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas -- both come from the Dutch who settled in New York long ago.

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"Celebrating with our family." "Presents!" "I usually get presents that say Santa Claus on them but I'm not really sure if they're from him."

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And through the years, Nast's painting has remained as the most popular picture Of Santa Claus.

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"We put out some vegetables for Santa Claus and a glass of water, and then when we woke up there was a note from Santa Claus."

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The carrots are for the reindeer, and the cookies and milk for Santa Claus."

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Santa Claus is someone who will remain in the hearts of children forever.

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Above her head is an advertisement with the smiling face of Santa Claus.

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The picture of Santa Claus, as we see him,came from Thomas Nast.

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And so,when the English said this word, it sounded like Santa Claus.

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Santa Claus also has some other names: Saint Nicholas,St.Nick, Kris Kringle,Pelznickel.

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Someone asked him to paint a picture of Santa Claus.

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Later,Kris Kringle became another name for Santa Claus himself.

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Now,about Santa Claus .

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It's like Santa Claus was sitting behind that counter. They just -- I don't care if it's a ninety year old man or a two year old child or a thirty year old, you know,woman or man.

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