Most people know the story of Santa Claus. There are many different versions, but the fact of the matter is that on the night before Christmas, while the children are sleeping, a fat man comes down the chimney to distribute presents to the boys and girls who have been good all year. The story was meant to bring hope and joy to children. It was a story of giving and love. However, as time passes, the characters change, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. The media has a huge impact on the influence of icons. Santa Claus, being a very well-known public figure, can be easily manipulated through films, with different views from directors on how the old man should be portrayed. The films, typically made to bring joy during the holiday season, have very opposing views of Santa Claus ranging from the “jolly fat man” to the “chatty sergeant.” These differences are clearly visible in the films "Miracle on 34th Street", "Bad Santa" and "Rise of the Guardians". As children, we grew up hearing stories of this "happy-go-lucky" boy who gave gifts to good boys and girls once a year. George Seaton's "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947) is an old holiday classic about a Macy's mall Santa Claus who restores a little girl's faith in the existence of Santa Claus. The film gave viewers a feeling of happiness and hope. Kris Kringle is the typical happy Santa Claus who grants miracles to those who believe in him. The Santa Claus depicted in “Miracle on 34th Street” is a healthy, cheerful old man who just wants people to believe in him. Kris Kringle depicted in “Miracle on 34th Street” is a man to look up to. This is the Santa Claus that many of us have come to know and love. Unlike the cheerful holiday specials many are accustomed to, Terry Zwigoff's "Bad Santa" (2003) delivers the normal Christmas......in the center of the card.... ..a message showing that Santa Claus is just like everyone else it can help people see the good in themselves. It's drunken Santa Claus who took a wrong turn somewhere along the candy cane road. The metamorphosis from donor to scammer is fun, but still absurd. After hundreds of years, one can agree that the story of Santa Claus may need some tweaks and changes to progress with society. Clearly, the new generation is all about panache, so the simple story is no longer up to standard. However, no matter how much Santa's outer layer may change, from his weight to his tattoos, his morals and values ​​should remain, as they exist to bring hope and joy in a time destined for happiness. Works Cited"2013 Skinnies Awards, Santa's Tattoo in "Rise of the Guardians"" Skinnies Awards 2013, Santa's Tattoos in "Rise of the Guardians" Skinema and Web. 11 December. 2013.