By Brian Wheeler BBC News, Washington DC Published 9 December 2016 In the overheated post-election atmosphere, Santa Claus is seen by some as another cherished cultural institution under attack by the forces of political correctness. The traditional image of Santa, as a jolly, rotund, and white, character is deeply embedded in American culture. “Going to a…
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