Sandbox:Santa Claus
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- Chibi Minilla: “I wish Santa came here too...”
- Santa Claus: “MERRY X-MAS!!”
- Chibi Minilla: “Y-You scared me! Wait, are you THE Santa?”
- Santa Claus: “Yep, that's me! Merry X-mas!”
- ― Chibi Minilla meeting Santa Claus (Chibi Godzilla Raids Again episode 52, "Monster Island's Santa")
Santa Claus is a world-famous folkloric being said to deliver presents to children on Christmas. As a staple of the Christmas season, Santa has been featured in numerous works of fiction, including the 2015 film Love & Peace, and two Godzilla series: the 2019 web series Godziban and the 2023 animated television series Chibi Godzilla Raids Again.
Name
Santa Claus' name is derived from an anglicization of Sinterklaas, a European folkloric figure brought to North America by Dutch colonists who settled in New Amsterdam―present day New York City—during the 17th century.[1] Sinterklaas was directly based on Saint Nicholas, who was the Bishop of Myra in what is now Turkey during the third and fourth century A.D.,[2] along with a chief inspiration for Santa Claus and from which one of Santa's famous nicknames originates. The first known use of the anglicization "Santa Claus" can be observed in a publication by Rivington's Gazette from December 23, 1773.[3] Father Christmas, a figure from British folklore, also served as an inspiration for Santa and provided another famous nickname.
Appearance
Though usually depicted as a plump, white-bearded man, Chibi Godzilla Raids Again depicts Santa as very closely resembling Chibi Godzilla with the exception of his traditional outfit.
Personality
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Origins
Though Santa Claus is typically portrayed as a magical human who lives at the North Pole, some kaiju media differ from this.
In Love & Peace, Santa is initially a homeless man called Pa but becomes Santa Claus when he wears his outfit and returns to the surface from the sewers. In Godziban, Santa is instead portrayed as being more akin to an occupation rather than an individual, with Grandpa Zilla explaining that he is one of multiple Santas and that he specifically delivers presents to kids who like monsters. In Chibi Godzilla Raids Again, Santa is described by Chibi Mechagodzilla as being in line with traditional takes on the character but has an unexplained close resemblance to the monster Chibi Godzilla.
History
- Love & Peace (2015)
- Godziban (web 2019–2025) [episodes 20 and 79; costumes]
- Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (TV 2023–) [episodes 52 and 91]
Heisei period
Love & Peace
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Reiwa period
Godziban
"The Godzilla Who Came on Christmas Eve!"
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"Jingle, Jingle, Brother JJ"
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Chibi Godzilla Raids Again
"Monster Island's Santa"
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"I Wanna Meet Santa"
After Chibi Minilla and Chibi Godzilla explained to Chibi Ghidorah and Chibi Rodan who Santa Claus was and why he broke into homes unannounced, Chibi JJ barged into the room and was mistaken for Santa by Chibi Ghidorah. The group decided to stay awake so they would meet Santa but ultimately all except Chibi Minilla fell asleep. At this point, Santa suddenly arrived and once again made Chibi Minilla jump by announcing his presence right behind her and wishing her merry Christmas. Santa explained his arrival with the apparently common phrase "When the snores start comin', Santa comes runnin'" though Chibi Minilla had never heard this before. She admitted that everyone else was asleep as Santa prepared to give her her present – a light-up stick for directing traffic. Chibi Minilla was confused by yet another weird present as Chibi Godzilla suddenly woke up and was surprised by Santa's resemblance to him, with Santa agreeing. As they stared at each other, Chibi JJ woke up and arrested Chibi Godzilla under the assumption he was Santa and therefore a trespasser.
Abilities
To be added.
Comics
- Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #5 (2021) [mentioned]
- Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #1 (2025) [mentioned]
Gallery
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The SoshingekiGoji suit wearing a Santa Claus hat
Trivia
- Rankin/Bass's 1985 Christmas special The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus uses stock sound effects of Rodan and Mothra for the cries of the Asian Dragon and Winged Demon, respectively, that assist the evil Awgwas in their battle with the good Immortals.
- The King Kong animatronic featured in the King Kong Encounter which ran from 1986 until its destruction in the June 1, 2008 Universal Studios fire was regularly dressed up as Santa Claus for the holiday season.
External links
References
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