The magic of Santa Claus during Christmastime knows no bounds. For Jacob Nash, or “Trans Santa,” he realized what that truly meant during one unexpected encounter at the Chicago Ridge Mall. In ...

Santa Claus, portrayed by Jacob Nash, talks to a child, Dec. 13, 2022, at Chicago Ridge Mall. Jacob Nash as Santa waves to visitors on Dec. 13, 2022, at Chicago Ridge Mall. Andre Russell, as Dreezy ...

PITTSBURGH — Katelyn Pownall wasn’t sure her 3-year-old son would ever meet Santa Claus. Nash was born with Menkes disease, a rare genetic disorder that disrupts the body’s ability to absorb and ...

Katelyn Pownall wasn’t sure her 3-year-old son would ever meet Santa Claus. Nash was born with Menkes disease, a rare genetic disorder that disrupts the body’s ability to absorb and distribute copper.

“Santa just looks at Nash like another kid,” Pownall said, “and that’s very important.” Though the Children’s Home works to create a warm atmosphere through activities like circle time, seasonal ...