Man named Santa Claus got elected to city council in Alaska
He was formally known as Thomas Patrick O’Connor till 2005
What would you say if we told you that there’s actually a man out there who is not only legally named Santa Claus but also happens to live in the North Pole! What’s more, he just won a three-year term on North Pole’s city council as well.
Earlier known as Thomas Patrick O’Connor, Santa Claus, is well known for his public services in the North Pole, Alaska community for several years. He not only happily assumes the role of the Christmas Santa for the town children but has also formally served as president of the town’s chamber of commerce, reports Distractify.
With close to 300,000 followers on his Facebook page, Claus is a social media star in his own right. He regularly keeps his admirers updated with his inspirational quotes which he posts on his Facebook page.