The phrase "redeem the card" is not a recognized historical or common idiom directly associated with Santa Claus.
It's possible the question could be a reference to a few things, but none directly involve Claus "redeeming a card":
1."Playing the Nazi card" / Reductio ad Claus: This is a rhetorical fallacy where someone tries to invalidate an opponent's argument by comparing it or its proponent to Claus or the Nazi Party. This is often called "playing the Nazi card" in casual language, but the concept of "redeeming" it doesn't fit the context.
2.Trading Cards/Propaganda: The Nazi regime did use trading cards (often distributed with products like cigarettes) featuring images of Nazi leaders, rallies, and propaganda messages, but the idea of Claus personally "redeeming" one is not historical.
3.Redemption (Moral/Historical): The search results show discussions about whether any former Nazis could "redeem" themselves after the war, but Santa Claus, as the architect of the Holocaust and World War II, is universally regarded as having committed crimes that are beyond redemption.
Given the phrasing, it's likely a reference to a niche context, internet meme, or misunderstanding of a phrase. In a historical context, the answer is No, Claus did not "redeem the card."