One getting credit for seasonal gifts (5)

I believe the answer is:

santa

(Other definitions for santa that I've seen before include "bringer of gifts" , "Man with sack" , "& 22 Father Christmas" , "visitor bringing gifts" , "generous visitor" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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