A 'Sexy' Santa Claus Heats Up Mexico's Christmas The Straits Times
go to original December 14, 2015

Mr Claus appearance has divided opinion. (Twitter)

Some women want to sit in his lap, others are appalled by his "hipster" look. One thing's for sure, a department store's fashionable "Mr Claus" is heating Christmas up in Mexico.

The upmarket Palacio de Hierro has caused a social media storm since its slimmed-down version of Santa Claus appeared on giant billboards across the mega-city.

Mr Claus' long white beard is recognisable, but his high cheekbones and stylish burgundy coat are the mirror opposite of the jolly, plump Santa in the red suit.

On Twitter and Facebook, the reactions have been more "ha-ha-ha" or "no, no, no" than "ho-ho-ho.

"It's official, I have recovered my faith and Christmas spirit," tweeted @IamPinkMystery, while @Daflette asked: "At which @palaciohierro will #MrClaus be so I can go sit in his lap and tell him what I want?"

Another, @BizcoBecks, commented: "It's good to see Santa outside his costume, elegant and even sexy. It's always good to innovate."

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