Gay | Black Santa

: The author was inspired by the 2016 hiring of the first Black Santa at the Mall of America and sought to provide more inclusive holiday stories for all families. Retail and Merchandise Representation

The primary source for this specific portrayal is the 2017 children's book Santa's Husband by Daniel Kibblesmith. black santa gay

Major retailers have increasingly offered inclusive holiday decor that reflects these intersectional identities. : The author was inspired by the 2016

: It portrays them as a typical married couple who share daily chores, like feeding reindeer, and support each other through holiday stresses. like feeding reindeer