Tabernacles Night

 

In the state of Illinois, December 20th was traditionally the night when Santa visited certain homes, to see who was "Present-Bragging". That is, had so much disposable income, that a host of Christmas Presents were installed under the tree, as boast of just how rich they were.

Santa, aided by Tabernacles the wolf (here he must be taking the picture) would visit at 11.37pm, and take half of the presents, to redistribute to more worthy (and poorer) recipients.

Alas, this tradition seems to have died out. I blame Donal Trump.

Bonus - 

A Visit To Santa's House

 

I'm suspicious. Very suspicious.

Santa lives at the North Pole, yet there's no snow on the ground, and the lads aren't exactly dressed for cold weather.

Ah. Proof of Global Warming. Obviously.

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The Winter Sun Break

 

After a hectic December, Mrs Claus poses for a photo for he husband Santa. They enjoy the festive period, but really look forward to the four weeks on their private Caribbean Island, snorkelling, sunbathing and crocheting Elf Socks.

Bonus - ‘A small act of patriotism’: Canada’s anti-Maga hats go viral

Bonus 2 - 

A Disturbing Santa

 

So, it's probably time to wrap up with the Christmas /New Year slides. Not because I've run out of them... Oh Heavens, No!  I just feel that you are bored of them, dear reader.

So, let's end with a weird one.  Distorted colours and a strangely creepy Santa. perfect.

Farewell, dear children.

Bonus - New research into the dying brain suggests the line between life and death may be less distinct than previously thought

He comes just once each year

...and he empties his bulging sack at the based of a ... bush?

Don't blame me...

And since when did Santa leave Little Baby Jesus under the tree? 

Bonus - 

Star

Today's Yule Lad - Kertasníkir  Candle Beggar Follows children to steal their precious candles, made of tallow and thus edible.

Kertasníkir

 

Santa Claus starts his vacation

 

Christmas has passed, and Kris Kringle can finally shave off that itchy old beard, and start to relax.

Mrs Claus is busy in the kitchen (Venison Stew again :-D ) and Kris can just have a rest in his chair.   A couple of hits of Mescaline, and he can really relax.

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The Santa of your Nighmares

What the heck?

A faded slide, with a Father Christmas in a shiny (PVC) santa suit, and a gimp mask?

Of course I'm gonna grow up traumatized.

Bonus -   Possibly like this : 

A visit to Santa's workshop

 

Santa, shamefully ignoring the Social Distancing Covid-19 rules, but then again, the Tiers system does not extend to The North Pole.

A surprising lack of snow around his house - Damn You Global Warming !

Bonus - Someone's Christmas arrived early. Sweet dreams

Santa and His Sleigh

Are on their merry way.

Only eleven reindeer, you see:

Prancer hit my car, north of Dundee.

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Merry Chrimbo, One And All.

You may now open some presents.

And eat some sprouts.


Bonus - When you're thoroughly cheesed off with Christmas -   Kraftwerk - Fritz Lang  - Man Machine - Metropolis - What's not to like?

Little Billy can hardly wait.

...but he'll have to. Santa's not here for hours.

Bonus - Maybe Santa will bring one of these...

Here Comes Santa

Good Lord.

Ten days into December, and I've not posted many Festive Stereotype Slides yet !
Well, that's easily fixed with Stan's Birthday Surprise.

Bonus : A Very Metal Christmas
Bonus 2 : A festive advert