The famous Santa outfit donned by Jim ... the realism and originality of this iconic costume. The coat is made from luxurious terry cloth, while the belt is constructed from genuine leather ...

Keith Patterson, 60, of Hobart, dons the same Santa Claus suit that his grandfather wore in the 1940s, '50s and '60s in Gary. Inside the suitcase were two Santa hats, a big black ...

Then came the jacket and belt. He reached around his massive belly ... He said he's always overheated in the Santa suit, that people don't realize how many layers are underneath.

Johnson’s health has reduced his weight and slowed him down preventing him from being Santa. However, he still has his suit as well as the homemade belt, mittens, and boots with added bells.