{"id":13245,"date":"2024-12-24T12:51:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T17:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=13245"},"modified":"2024-12-24T12:51:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T17:51:50","slug":"santa-claus-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/santa-claus-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does Santa Claus Wear Glasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does Santa always wear <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">glasses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? Well, that depends. Some Santa Claus portrayal artists don\u2019t include eyewear, but many of them do. The portrayers who wear glasses often do so because of their own age-related vision issues or other eye concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Corrective lenses make it possible for the real Santa to read all the names on his Naughty and Nice Lists, and to navigate the night sky safely as he pilots his sleigh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From your local mall Santa to the Kris Kringles you see on the silver screen to Father Christmas himself, learn why <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">glasses for Santa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are arguably just as important as cookies for the jolly holiday character.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/st-michel-golden-s-19638\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-16.jpg\" alt=\"A flatlay of eyeglasses with gold-colored round frames\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-16.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-16-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-16-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-16-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-16-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12281554 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12281554 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">The History of Santa&#8217;s Image<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The beloved Saint Nicholas \u2014 the inspiration behind the Santa Claus legend \u2014 lived from approximately 280 to 343 A.D., around 1,000 years before eyeglasses were invented. He traveled Europe, sharing his wealth, caring for the sick, and helping children and others who needed him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, Santa \u2014 also called Saint Nick or Saint Nicholas because of his backstory \u2014 is regularly depicted with this same generous spirit. Sometimes he\u2019s also presented with a pair of eyeglasses. But why and when did Santa start wearing spectacles?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133009727 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHoveredRefresh SCXW133009727 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Santa as You Know Him<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An artist by the name of Thomas Nast created over 30 images of Santa Claus for <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harper\u2019s Weekly<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> magazine between 1863 and 1886. Nast was the first to depict Santa the way you probably picture him:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rosy cheeks and a cheerful smile<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Big belly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Full white beard<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Red velvet suit and hat with white fur trim<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Black leather boots<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Holding a bag of toys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nast also included specs in his version(s) of Santa, perhaps because they were considered a bit of a status symbol. At the time, eyeglasses were still in the early days of popular use and not widely available. This in itself set Santa apart as an elite member of society.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thanks to Nast\u2019s original artwork, Santa is often still seen wearing his signature frames in everything from TV shows to movies and advertisements. Although <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Santa glasses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are now a known (and expected) part of his look, Santa\u2019s age and lifestyle suggest that he may actually <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to wear his specs to see clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47946458 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47946458 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Why Santa Might Need Glasses<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There may be multiple reasons for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Santa\u2019s glasses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He could have a refractive error like many of the children he delivers Christmas presents to. For example, he may need glasses to correct:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/nearsighted-vs-farsighted-whats-the-difference\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nearsightedness<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Trouble seeing far away<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyecare\/what-does-farsighted-mean\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Farsightedness<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Difficulty seeing up close<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Astigmatism \u2013 Blurry vision at all distances<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Presbyopia \u2013 Age-related loss of near focusing ability<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on his preferences, Santa may want lenses with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/prescription-lens\/anti-reflective-coating\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">special coatings<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or features, too.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Being older, he may need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/reading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reading glasses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or progressives to correct presbyopia (age-related farsightedness). Either type can be very helpful for reading each child\u2019s wish list. And by correcting his close-up vision, he could make his own list without having to check it twice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/progressive\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-17.jpg\" alt=\"An image showing the different sections of a progressive lens with santa's 'nice list' appearing through the lens\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-17.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-17-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-17-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-17-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-17-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In fact, readers make great stocking stuffers, especially if you have a loved one over 40 who\u2019s started to struggle with presbyopia. You don\u2019t need a prescription to purchase readers in standard lens magnifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182031813 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182031813 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Types of Glasses Santa Might Wear<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Types of glasses can be narrowed down to style and lens type. Standard Santa glasses typically look like small <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reading glasses<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/wire-frame\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">wire rims<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This tends to be the most popular style of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">glasses for Santa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 although we\u2019ve seen some alternatives to this tradition. The best style of eyewear just depends on what each Santa needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But Santa may need different types of lenses, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Driving a sleigh at night, Santa may experience harsh, distracting glare as he passes numerous street and city lights. For this, he may consider special <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/prescription-lens\/ebd-blue-360\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EBDBlue 360<\/span><\/a> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lenses to reduce glare<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and minimize reflections for clearer, safer driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On his day route, Santa would likely benefit from a pair of sunglasses to protect his eyes from the sun\u2019s harmful ultraviolet rays. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sunglasses<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyecare\/uv-protection\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">100% UVA-UVB lens protection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are also vital for life in the North Pole. The sun can reflect off the wintry landscape\u2019s bright white snow, creating glare and posing a risk for snow blindness. But proper protection can keep Santa\u2019s vision in tip-top shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We mentioned before that Santa may struggle with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or presbyopia. Depending on the issue, vision can likely be corrected with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">prescription glasses<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> using single-vision lenses or multifocal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/progressive\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">progressives<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">over-the-counter reading glasses<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Santa portrayal artist who doesn\u2019t need vision correction may opt for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">glasses with plano (non-prescription) lenses<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This would allow them to remain true to character.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, making toys in a workshop can be dangerous with so many sharp tools around. Santa and the elves may consider investing in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">protective eyewear<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to ensure their eyes stay safe on the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/sunglasses\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13260 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-18.jpg\" alt=\"A man smiling wearing sunglasses with black frames\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-18.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-18-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-18-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-18-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-18-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9203760 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9203760 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Santa&#8217;s Glasses in Popular Culture<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Christmas movies and holiday TV specials almost always have a Santa somewhere in the storyline. These representations of Santa Claus often include a big red coat, long white beard, and small wire-frame glasses. Some of these glasses are round in shape, while others are flat on the top of the rims and round on the bottom.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some portrayals of these traditional spectacle styles in popular culture include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Richard Attenborough in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Miracle on 34th Street<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paul Giamatti in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fred Claus<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whoopi Goldberg in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call Me Claus<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Matthew Perry in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Friends<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lil Ray Howery in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dashing Through the Snow<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ed Asner in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elf <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Asner has played Santa seven other times, but this portrayal is one of the few that has featured glasses)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some versions ignore the Santa spectacle stereotype altogether. In these cases, the characters already wore glasses and didn\u2019t change them for their Santa looks:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tyler Perry in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Madea Christmas<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chris Farley in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saturday Night Live<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to movies and TV shows, many holiday ads also feature a Santa with glasses. Perhaps most notably is the 1996 M&amp;M&#8217;s commercial that depicts the red and yellow M&amp;M\u2019s discovering a real, glasses-wearing Santa Claus at the same moment that he sees them. \u201cThey do exist!\u201d Santa exclaims before fainting from the shock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235715671 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestRefresh CommentHighlightRest SCXW235715671 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Fun Facts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestRefresh SCXW235715671 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> About Santa&#8217;s Glasses<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Santa\u2019s glasses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> seem to be most popular with wire-rimmed frames, there have been a few exceptions in pop culture. And they happen to be some of our favorite portrayals:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chris Farley wore Wayfarer-style eyeglasses on <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saturday Night Live<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> when he played motivational speaker Matt Foley, the man who lived in a van down by the river. During a holiday episode of the show, Foley dressed as Motivational Santa to speak to a group of children. He wore his own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/brands\/ray-ban\/wayfarer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wayfarers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> though, and not the standard <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Santa glasses.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tyler Perry also suited up in red but stuck with the signature Madea glasses in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Madea Christmas<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/big-square-glasses\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">oversized square<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cgranny glasses\u201d are a crucial part of Madea\u2019s look (literally), along with a classic pearl necklace. Consequently, both accessories also became a key part of Madea\u2019s Santa Claus look in the holiday edition of the movie franchise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13262 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-19.jpg\" alt=\"Santa taking an eye test looking at a snellen chart\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-19.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-19-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-19-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-19-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/In-content-19-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW65755935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65755935 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Does Santa Claus Wear Glasses<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65755935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65755935 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">glasses for Santa<\/span> <i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">always<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> necessary? If the Santa in question needs distance vision correction and doesn\u2019t like wearing contacts, the answer is probably yes. But if the Santa only has trouble with reading and other near vision tasks, he may only need to wear reading glasses to help with those activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Santa glasses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> vary by style and lens type and should be selected based on your vision needs and personal preferences. Whether or not you currently wear glasses, a comprehensive eye exam should be part of your annual health routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you, an elf, or a Santa Claus you know have concerns about your vision or eye health, be sure to contact your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyecare\/find-eye-doctor\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eye doctor<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to schedule an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Santa always wear glasses? Well, that depends. Some Santa Claus portrayal artists don\u2019t include eyewear, but many of them do. The portrayers who wear glasses often do so because of their own age-related vision issues or other eye concerns. Corrective lenses make it possible for the real Santa to read all the names on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":13255,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[892],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-style"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Does Santa Wear Glasses? | Blog | Eyebuydirect<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Santa Claus is often seen wearing glasses with his classic red ensemble. 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