Papa Noel

American Slang

Definition

Another name for Santa Claus, from Spanish/French, used in Latin America and Cajun/Louisiana contexts.

Examples

"The kids in our New Orleans neighborhood leave beignets out for Papa Noel on Christmas Eve."

"Growing up in Puerto Rico, Abuela always told us Papa Noel would find us even if we didn’t have a chimney."

"At the holiday parade, the emcee shouted, “Here comes Papa Noel!” as the float rolled by with a jolly Santa in a pirogue."