Santa Claus– the face of Christmas
Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, whatever the name, Santa has become a Christmas icon. Any man with a white beard, a portly figure or sporting a red suit and fuzzy hat immediately becomes a Santa-ly figure, even if his intentions are festively innocent. Even the colours red and green are steeped with Christmas cheer. The combination of such contrasting colours immediately conjures thoughts of Christmas. Santa and Christmas has become a brand. Perhaps the most universally recognisable brand ever to exist. Even Apple would be hard pressed to score the same level of icon-ism as Mr...
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