Black Santas bring culture as well as gifts
In Tennessee and beyond a growing niche markets holiday decor features black Santa figures and Nativity scenes. Teacher Scottie Caldwell recruited black men to pose with children in Chattanooga, while Karla Winfrey created Colored Christmas ties and Edward Lee notes the double takes from passersby in Atlanta.
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Nashville, Tenn
Scottie Caldwell
Santa Claus
Caldwell
Chattanooga
Tenn
Santa
Terrie Williams
Williams
Karla Winfrey
Nashville
Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey
New York
Edward Lee
Atlanta
Santa photo sales soar as malls cash in on holiday ritual
Denver AP reports that Santa photo shoots generate millions for mall photo firms. Across about 1800 malls, Santas attract families. average sales per child and per photo vary, with typical prices from 9 to 30 dollars. Major firms note averages around 17 to under 20 dollars per sale, while crowds reach thousands per mall annually.
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Denver
Santa
Diane Elliott
Dustin Wilcox
Aurora
Malachy Kavanagh
International Council of Shopping Centers
Cherry Hill Photo Enterprises
Santa Photo
Civil War Santas Divide Maryland Christmas Border
In Maryland near Frederick ex battlefields two Santas clash in Civil War garb. Parker and Rawlings embody North and South loyalties amid reenactments and museum visits. Both men wear period styles with Parker favoring a Confederate lieutenant general coat and Rawlings modeling Nast inspired attire.
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Frederick, Md
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Nick
Robert W. Parker
Kevin Rawlings
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Annapolis
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Michael Graves
Michelle
Megan
National Museum of
Rawlings
Park
Sharpsburg
Thomas Nast
Harper’s Weekly Magazine
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