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Thomas Nast was crucial in shaping Santa's image. Global influences on Santa's iconic look In 1863, during the Civil War, he depicted Santa in stars and stripes, handing out presents to Union ...

One of the most influential figures in shaping the modern image of Santa was Thomas Nast, an American cartoonist who drew pictures of Santa for Harper's Weekly in the 1860s and 1870s ...

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In 1881, Santa's image was solidified by cartoonist Thomas Nast who depicted Mr. Claus as a large man with a white beard, red suit and a sack full of toys.

He continued: "The image of Santa Claus as we know it today is based on an illustration by Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly magazine in early 1863.