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Santa is a contraction of Santa Claus.

Santa Claus is a corruption of Saint Nicholas.

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Santa Claus is derived from the Dutch figure Sinterklaas, which itself is a contraction of Sint Nicolaas or Saint Nicholas in English. The name Santa Claus has evolved over time and is now synonymous with the jolly gift-giver associated with Christmas.

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