Posted by John Nichols on October 10, 2005 at 15:18:10 from 165.91.198.54 user Mcneacail.
I realize this article about Santas is off subject, try as I might to wangle a link to SA etc., but actually did they ever have the holiday celebrations in any book. The only thing I remember is in WH that Nancy or John got a pocket knife with a file attached, which was used to cut a piece of steel for the igloo.
Given that they were at a farm, I would have thought that they would use a hacksaw to cut the piece of steel. It would have taken for ever to file through even a small piece of steel.
JMN
LONDON (Reuters) - It's the Santa Clause and its aim is to root out substandard Santas.
Jolly, bearded Father Christmas has been ordered to clean up his act or be forced to hang up his trademark red suit.
"We are trying to eradicate shoddy Santas," James Lovell of the Ministry of Fun agency told Reuters the day after a secret summit of Santas drew up guidelines for girth, beard length, attire, footwear and general demeanor.
"Santa is a magical and cuddly man, not a fat, smelly slob," said Lovell, whose agency fills 500 Santa positions a year. "I even saw a Santa last year wearing trainers (sneakers) jmn added sandshoes."
From this December Santas -- who only substitute for the real thing when he is busy elsewhere -- must be neatly presented, have a bushy white beard no more than six inches long and a girth of no greater than 48 inches and no less than 46 inches.
"He must not smell of drink or body odor and his 'Ho! Ho! Ho!' must resonate deeply," Lovell added.