He goes by many names: Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas; but to most people in the world he is simply known as Santa Claus. In the eyes of the public, he is a generous soul who endeavors to bring joy to all the children in the world. A cultural icon the world over, Santa Claus has become synonymous with kindness, joy, and is considered to be the embodiment of Christmas spirit. But when you take an investigative lens to this seemingly flawless image of pure good you may find more than a few pieces of evidence to the contrary. The fact of the matter is that “jolly old Saint…