Bill Martin is shaving off his beard on December 26. He will also have to fold his fluffy red suit and put his pointy red hat away. He won't be Santa Claus anymore, not until next Christmas.

He's rotund, sporting a long white beard ... short for Kris Kringle — is a massive hit online. Some on social media have dubbed him "Hot Santa." "Sara, did you hear that? It was Santa Claus ...