As a little girl climbed onto Santa's lap, Santa asked the usual, 'And what would you like for Christmas?' The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute, then gasped, 'Didn't you get my E-mail?'
You do know what would have happened if it had been three wise WOMEN instead of men, don't you? They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought disposable diapers as gifts!
Saint Nicholas is the main Clause.
His wife is a relative Clause.
His children are dependent Clauses.
Their Dutch uncle is a restrictive Clause.
Santa’s elves are subordinate Clauses.