We explore the many faces of Santa Claus with Christmas historian... Once an elf, now a hottie: A brief history of Santa Claus When Americans catch a glimpse of Santa Claus — whether in movies ...

When Americans catch a glimpse of Santa Claus — whether in movies or at a shopping mall — he usually looks the same. He's rotund, sporting a long white beard and a fluffy red-and-white hat. But what ...