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Father Christmas
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
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Saint Christopher
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
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Saint Crispin
patron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century)
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Saint David
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
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Saint George
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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Saint Patrick
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
