Becoming Father Christmas
A former actor lands his most important role yet


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(Image credit: (REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth)Field, 66, a former teacher turned actor, has stepped into the jolly role of Santa for more than 12 years. "I'm playing a part, but it is one of the most truthful part)

(Image credit: (REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth))

(Image credit: (REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth))


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Julianne McShane is a student at New York University in the Global Liberal Studies program. She has interned at The Week, The Improper Bostonian, and NBC News. She plans to pursue a career in journalism after graduating.
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