Is Santa a superhero?

[Mysterian]

I think he is.

He can do magic:
Climbing down chimneys, super speed, never seen (invisibility?).

He does good stuff for people:
Gives children presents. (Although wealthier ones get better presents!)
Kind to children.

Wears a special suit.

That surely means he qualifies. AIBU?

He doesn't have a cape?

Not all heroes wear capes. They were very against them in The Incredibles movie.

Does he solve crime and fight bad guys? Nope so not a Superhero.

He's an elf.

He doesn't have pointly ears?

Neither do elves. That's fake news.

No he isn’t. Presents are not a necessity.

😂

Presents might not be necessary but I'd hate to be the parent of a 5yo with nothing to give them for Christmas.

Santa is the Sprit of Christmas, he's what makes people dig deep and give to toy appeals often organised through churches or the local radio stations.

And all kids need toys to play with not just for Christmas but for the next 12 months.

A tat-distributor. Like Temu.