Meaning
A cheerful old man with a white beard, red suit and fur-trimmed hat, the gift-bringer of Christmas. It is part of a set with Mrs. Claus and the gender-neutral Mx Claus, and it supports skin tones.
It is the go-to emoji for Christmas greetings, gift exchanges, Secret Santa games and holiday shopping, usually with π, π or βοΈ. Example: βSecret Santa names are drawn, no peeking at mine π πβ