For some, diversity is a threat. Kennedy set up an illuminated, inflatable Black Santa Claus display in his yard. Soon after, he received a racist letter. That motivated him to become Black Santa.

Santa Claus’ suit may be one of his immutable features today, but he didn’t always wear red — and his closet used to be much more expansive. The legendary gift-giver’s style is just one indicator of ...

but it’s not enough to get him into the black, he says. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Monday. We’ll meet a Santa Claus who says his balance sheet is as red as his Santa suit.

Girls and boys, Black children and white children, children from Catholic families and Protestant ones were all equally likely to believe in Santa Claus, The Times reported — as were kids being ...