Mrs. Claus
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Mrs. Claus (also called Mother Christmas) is the mythical wife of Santa Claus. Unlike Santa Claus, she does not have any origins in folklore or mythology and is a relatively modern creation.
==Personal life has been postulated by some that her maiden name was Mary Christmas, an obvious pun on the holiday greeting.
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[edit] Depictions in popular media
Today Mrs. Claus is commonly seen in cartoons, storybooks, and movies that deal with Christmas and the world of Santa Claus. Her personality tends to be fairly consistent; she is usually seen as a calm, kind, and patient woman, often in contrast to Santa himself, who can be prone to acting too exuberant. In some modern adaptations, Mrs Clause is show with a younger, even sexier appearance.
[edit] Movies
- Mrs. Santa Claus is a 1996 musical starring Angela Lansbury, It centers on Mrs Claus trying to get the attention of her husband Nicholas; Santa Claus.
- The 2002 movie The Santa Clause 2 centers on Tim Allen's character being forced to marry in order to continue his role as Santa. The "Mrs. Clause" confirms why every Santa has had a Mrs. Claus, because it is part of the Santa Clause. His wife is Carol Newman (Elizabeth Mitchell, and in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, she deals with being Mrs. Claus and being separated from her job and her family.
- Mrs. Claus is also a character in 1985's Santa Claus: The Movie, where she played a vital role in the film's story.
- In the 1993 movie The Nightmare Before Christmas, Mrs. Claus has a cameo appearance. She is seen in the kitchen of her and Santa Claus's home, preparing a lunch box and a thermos for her husband to take to work.
- Actress Miranda Richardson plays Mrs. Claus in the 2007 festive film Fred Claus, which co-starred opposite Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti.
[edit] Television
[edit] Other Media
In contrast to her stereotypical portrayal, Mrs Claus is portrayed as a woman bored with her relationship with Santa Claus in the song Sarabaya-santa From Jason Robert Brown's musical Songs for a New World.
[edit] External links
- The Origin of American Christmas Myth and Customs
- "Goodwife" The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- "Goody" The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language Fourth Edition
