"Santa has reindeer to pull the sleigh."

Translation: Le Père Noël a des rennes pour tirer le traineau.

[LesChristiansen]

There is only one Pere Noel, so why use the artivle le?

[georgeoftruth]

The definite article is used when talking about people with special job titles or names. Le Père Noël would be one of them. Some other examples:

• Je connais le commissaire Magellan. = I know Commissioner Magellan.
• La présidente Rousseff est partie. = President Rousseff left.
• Le juge Mongeville est retraité. = Judge Mongeville is retired.

The definite article is not used if you're addressing the people themselves.

• Bonjour, ministre Robinson. = Good morning, Minister Robinson.
• Père Noël, j'ai été un bon garçon. = Santa, I've been a good boy.