Diverse Santas give Oregonians an inclusive Christmas icon

Diverse Santas give Oregonians an inclusive Christmas icon

When you think of what Santa Claus looks like, what’s the first image that comes to mind? Chances are you’ll think of a portly, elderly figure in a bright red suit, black boots, and…a white man. That’s mostly from the 1930s depiction popularized by Coca-Cola. But an ongoing initiative in Oregon is sharing non-traditional Santas, who give kids and their families a holiday figure they can relate to.It was a foggy night in North Eugene earlier this…