Black Santa: Gay

: The book depicts Santa as a Black man in a loving, interracial marriage with his white husband, David, who often fills in for him at malls.

The figure of a represents a modern intersection of racial and LGBTQ+ visibility, challenging traditional holiday archetypes to foster a more inclusive seasonal narrative. Origins and Literary Catalyst gay black santa

The concept gained significant mainstream traction through the 2017 book , written by Daniel Kibblesmith and illustrated by A.P. Quach. : The book depicts Santa as a Black