For years, hoards of cheery mall-goers have stood in line during the holiday season to meet one very important man decked all in red.
These Santas have always warmed our hearts with their patience and kindness, and some have even surprised us with true miracles, like this Santa who talked to a little girl in sign language.
But in an amazing twist, Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre has decided to spread holiday cheer this year with the most unique Santa we have ever laid eyes on!
His name is Paul Mason, and he has quickly been dubbed the world's sexiest "Fashion Santa."
Paul spoke with the Toronto Star about the brilliant reason he's posing as Santa this year, and on why, interestingly, little kids may not like him all that much…
Scroll further to see photos of this year's most dashing Santa Claus, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
[H/T: Toronto Star, TIME]
A breathtaking sensation has recently taken the Internet by storm, in the form of this man.
But this isn’t just any ordinary man.
This is Paul Mason, the most handsome, charming, and stylish Santa Claus you have likely ever laid your eyes on.
This holiday season, Paul is making appearances at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, a mall in Toronto, Canada.
The fashion model and shopping mall have teamed up for a winter ad campaign, featuring Paul in a series of sharp, smoldering photos.
Dubbed “Fashion Santa,” Paul has proved, unsurprisingly, to be more popular with captivated female shoppers.
He can also certainly charm the kids — but Paul has decided to appear only in a few snaps with them, as he doesn’t want the kids to confuse him with the real Santa.
“I do my best to stay away from the Swarovski Crystal Wonderland environment at Yorkdale where Santa hosts his visits with children. Adults are really my focus,” Paul wrote to the Toronto Star.
Fashion Santa will make several more visits to Yorkdale Mall (December 12, 13, 19, 20, and 23), for those who can’t wait to take a picture with him.
This may appear to be some form of publicity for the establishment, but it’s all for a brilliant cause.
For every photo that Paul takes with shoppers, the shopping mall will donate $1 to the SickKids Foundation, who invests in health and scientific innovations to help children and families in need.
Aside from taking on the role of Fashion Santa this year and supporting children’s causes, Paul is a full-time model.
He has been modeling for 30 years, and has appeared on several catwalks and in numerous notable, high-fashion magazines.
He grew his famous white beard as a tribute to his mother, he told the Toronto Star.
“The beard became a success in fashion circles,” he wrote. “I couldn’t help but see similarities between my white beard and Santa and thought that a high-end brand might want to play with the concept as an alternative to the traditional Santa.”
To see this "Sexy Santa" in action, be sure to watch the video below!
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