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Dec. 17th, 2009
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/christmas/6824253/Santa-promotes-obesity-and-drink-driving-claims-health-expert.html
Not that Santa Claus hasn't changed appearance in the past and all. He has, quite a bit. But such a negative reason to change him!
If the same person had argued that a tall, fit Santa would better embody the majesty and dignity of Christmas and the spirit that impels us to give gifts, then he might have a point worth considering. But this! You may as well object to Thanksgiving because you dislike turkey.
Not that Santa Claus hasn't changed appearance in the past and all. He has, quite a bit. But such a negative reason to change him!
If the same person had argued that a tall, fit Santa would better embody the majesty and dignity of Christmas and the spirit that impels us to give gifts, then he might have a point worth considering. But this! You may as well object to Thanksgiving because you dislike turkey.