Santa is only a character just like any other children’s mythos. Perhaps he’s the most well-known, even among communities that celebrate holiday’s alternative to the traditional Christmas, but he is still only a character. The argument here is that characters such as Santa are presented as these caring, giving creatures. Santa specifically is the epitome of a gift-giving figure, the nice old bearded man inflated to supernatural proportions. His story even taken romantically rather than literally could be inspiring. However, his weight is ironic, as are many of the elements of the classic story. Somehow, of all the people in the world, this older man with a little extra fat is the person to deliver toys worldwide once a year.
It's just as silly as Rudolph's tale. He's another ironic character in the Christmas mythology. According to the popular television special, Rudolph was made fun of by other the reindeer for having a red nose that brightly illuminated his surroundings. Clearly, this reindeer would be a practical addition to Santa's team, but he's discouraged anyway. Rudolph seems well suited for the team of reindeer, but Santa doesn't seem well suited as the role of himself.
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