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Mall Fires Grumpy Santa

He wouldn't let one kid sit on his lap

By the Associated Press

Posted Dec 6, 2012 1:51 PM CST

(AP) – Ho ho ... humbug? A mall in Maine has sacked Santa Claus after children and parents complained he was rude, grumpy, and wouldn't even let one child sit on his lap. Jessica Mailhiot and her 6-year-old daughter, Chantel, went to see Santa this week, and... Read full story »

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Mall Fires Grumpy Santa

He wouldn't let one kid sit on his lap

Christmas • Santa Claus • strange stuff • holidays

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