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The Changing Face Of Santa Claus These days, it's not so unlikely to find an African-American, Latino or Asian Santa Claus at your local mall. NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Joseph Kahn, a staff writer for The Boston Globe, about the diversification of Santa.

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In recent years, efforts to diversify Santa's image have gained ground.

It's not so unlikely to find an African-American, Latino or Asian Santa at your local mall.

NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Joseph Kahn, a staff writer for The Boston Globe, who wrote an article about Santa's ethnic evolution.