London, July 11 : It seems that Father Christmases in the U. S. are not keeping up with their ‘good souls’ tag, for the country’s Santas have been accused of profiteering, unethical behaviour and even Claus-on-Claus violence.
Rival Santa Claus leaders have been engaged in a decidedly unfestive power struggle that has polarised the lucrative US grotto market and forced hundreds of Father Christmases to choose between warring rival groups.
The fight has gone so wide that it has extended on to the internet, in this case Elf Net, an online chat group where Santas go to exchange information on belt supplies and beard dyeing.