Santa shortage hits Germany

I laughed (shame on me) when I read this news story although I bet they aren't laughing about it in Germany: Christmas kaput as Santa shortage hits Germany GERMANY is facing a Santa Claus shortage in the run-up to Christmas, as new recruits fail to meet high Teutonic standards of jollity and expertise. Job agencies, which are currently conducting a desperate last-minute recruitment drive, have reported a distinct lack of jolly, rotund, fluffy-bearded Santas with no criminal records. (link via timesonline.co.uk)