A legendary old man who is said to enter homes through the chimney on Christmas Eve, quietly placing gifts in children's stockings while they sleep, often depicted with a long white beard and dressed in a red outfit.

A historical figure, associated with Saint Nicholas, a bishop from Myra in Asia Minor around the fourth century, whose stories of gift-giving to children evolved in American culture into a festive tradition where he visits on Christmas Eve, wearing a red coat and having a white beard.

The personification of the spirit of giving during the Christmas season, embodying generosity and joy as he is commonly portrayed bringing gifts to well-behaved children, symbolizing the celebration of Christmas around the world.