Portrayal

- Santa Claus is voiced and motion-captured by Tom Hanks.

- He is depicted as a kind old man who gives presents to children every Christmas Eve.

Role

- Santa Claus appears at the North Pole and chooses a child to receive the first gift of Christmas.

- The first gift is a silver bell from Santa's sleigh.

- In the film, the bell chosen as the first gift is the same bell... Sign in / Sign up to learn more about Santa Claus

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