Before a Santa gig, he sprays on an apple-scented children’s hair conditioner (kids like the smell), blow-dries his beard to make it fluffy, and sprays on a light mist of olive oil, which makes ...

Playing Santa, like his beard, just grew on him. As a full-time St. Nick, retiree makes children smile all year. By Lisa Gray Updated Dec 23, 2013 10:19 p.m.