Santa Claus' daughter

Santa Claus' daughter is a fictional character of the Christmas folklore who appeared in North America in the late 19th century.

History

One of the first works to present this figure was a short musical play of 1892 called Santa Claus' daughter (by Everett Elliott and F. W. Hardcastle). In this piece, the young Kitty Claus, who has known no one but her papa, asks him to find her a man.[1]

Books

In his book NOEL (2000) Ed McCray told the life story of the Claus' daughter Noel.

In The Legend of Holly Claus (2006, by Brittney Ryan), Santa and Mrs. Claus enjoy a miraculous birth, but because of a terrible curse, the heart of their daughter is frozen.[2]

Television

In recent years, Santa Claus' daughter has notably featured in a number of television films where she is often trying to help or to escape her father.

Comics

Music

A number of female singers have used Santa girl or Santa's daughter costumes for clips or shows. Among them are:

Film

Other cultures

For many Slavs, Ded Moroz (the equivalent of Santa Claus) is accompanied by Snegurochka his daughter or granddaughter.

References


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