Santa Claus

Santa Claus is a Hardmode /  pre-Hardmode NPC vendor that arrives after the Frost Legion has been defeated, but only during the Christmas season ( December 15–December 31 /  December 1–January 15), after which he dies. He sells many Christmas-themed decorations and vanities during this time.

Santa Claus will defend himself against nearby Enemies by throwing baubles.

Quotes
During a Party:
 * "Ho ho ho, and a bottle of... Egg Nog!"
 * "What? You thought I wasn't real?"
 * "Care to bake me some cookies?"
 * "Come now, you didn't think I only celebrated on Christmas did you?"

Tips

 * Changing the time back to normal will cause him to die at the next sunrise.

Trivia

 * Santa Claus sells 39 items at one time, which is more than any other NPC excluding the post-Golem Tavernkeep, who has 40 items available at one time.
 * You cannot buy back items sold to this NPC since the last item slot cannot hold any sold items.
 * In the, he has a description in the housing section saying "A jolly old fellow".
 * "Ho ho ho, and a bottle of... Egg Nog!" is a reference to "Yo ho ho, and a bottle of rum," from the book Treasure Island
 * The Pirate also makes this reference, saying, "Yo ho ho and a bottle of... Blinkroots!"
 * He has the least number of possible names, having only one.
 * His inventory consists of mostly Christmas decorations, which means he is essential for putting a Christmas touch to your House.

History
Weihnachtsmann Père Noël 圣诞老人