We love Santa. We really do! He's probably the coolest old guy we know, spending his life making presents, managing elves and eating cookies. Truth be told, we're sort of jealous. The jolly old guy usually looks bright and cheery and not all that scary, which is yet another reason we're fans.

The thing is, sometimes Santa's photographed on a really bad day. We're talking about the times he looks nightmarishly weird in those Christmas photos. He has the sort of appearance that gives us involuntary shivers and makes us feel strange all over. It's a case of the creepy Santa.

Since it's almost Christmas and providing you with offbeat distractions from wrapping presents is part of our job, check out 14 of the creepiest Santas below:

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