"The Second World War saw American women break into many male-dominated jobs: riveters, crane operators, cab drivers, and professional baseball players, to name a few.
But perhaps the most unusual breakthrough of all occurred 75 years ago this Christmas, when department stores began hiring women to play Santa, sitting in thrones previously monopolized by men. Pretty soon, still more women in red Santa suits and matching hats could be seen ringing bells on street corners and ho-ho-ho-ing it up for charity.
In World War II America, Female Santas Took the Reins | Smithsonian Mag
Obviously one of the goals of World War II for the United States was to change up gender roles with women working jobs men would normally work including even Santa Claus. I mean seriously the lie of Santa Claus had to be continued during the war with women? This also ties in with blurring gender.
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