Modern Santa was invented by the Coca Cola Corporation in 1931 and their corporate colours are red and white. http://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/coke-lore-santa-claus
Yeah he's right. Fat kids need tough love. Childhood obesity is a problem. Fat shaming works as a weight loss motivator.
"Santa" is the front these days, of commercialisation - the jolly fat man = Larger than life Recognised Worldwide more as a symbol than an advocate of the meaning of the period/time of year "presents" should not cost a £ortune of Dollar$ for it is more important that things like Time, Donations of 'no longer wanted' and/or DIY creation (a la' the film 'Running on Empty') Ditch the mass concept of spending money better used and give of that which shows more emotional consideration "That's the way"
a friend of mine was talking about when he was in 6th grade and all the kids were sitting around in the back of the class talking about when they first learned there was no santa...one kid said he was learning it just now. sixth grade i would think he would have been at least 11...