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The author speaks to the hypothetical idea that dressing up as Santa is illegal in Canada. (His source being the Restoration Hardware catalog - which won't ship their Santa suit from the States to Canada).
Because of his experience on a local "Polar Express" type train trip where an encounter with a local "Santa Stunt Double" left his young daughter disappointed, the idea of actually banning these Santa imposters in the U.S. intrigues him.
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Piece Description
The author speaks to the hypothetical idea that dressing up as Santa is illegal in Canada. (His source being the Restoration Hardware catalog - which won't ship their Santa suit from the States to Canada). Because of his experience on a local "Polar Express" type train trip where an encounter with a local "Santa Stunt Double" left his young daughter disappointed, the idea of actually banning these Santa imposters in the U.S. intrigues him.
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Review of Santa LawsOh those neighbors to the north. They do have their quirks. This short essay tells us the story of bad santas. Those santas just not suited for the job. "There oughta be a law!" He says, and we learn that indeed in Canada, there is such a law. A fun and fast romp of a story. Easy to throw in anywhere in a program schedule. The voice is friendly, fatherly, and - dare I say - "hung by the chimney with care!" |
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Review of Santa LawsThis commentary is a sweet and funny take on Christmas traditions that would be a good add for any holiday programming. The piece begins and ends with the light jazzy tones of Santa Claus is Coming to Town. In between the musical bookends, Sean O'Connor delivers a polished commentary on the wardrobes of Santas everywhere. O'Connor's voicing is more professional sounding than the material merits. The writing is tongue in cheek but the delivery is not. |
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Transcript
Santa Laws
Did you know that in Canada it is against the law to impersonate Santa Claus? I read this in a book. Well, not a book exactly, more like a catalog, the Christmas catalog from Restoration Hardware to be exact.
You may not consider this the most credible of legal sources, but a retail company so heavily dependent on Christmas sales is sure to know a thing or two about the laws governing Santa.
As proof of these Canadian sanctions, I submit catalog item number 4315.0040, the Deluxe Santa Suit. As described, this “plush-poly suit comes complete with hat, jacket, trousers, leatherette spats, flowing white hair, beard and brows.” And it can be yours for $99 plus tax and shipping. That is, unless you live in Canada. The catalog clearly states in black and white that: this product cannot be shipped to Canada.
In the U.S., it seems, anyone with a weight problem and a hea...
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Timing and Cues
Saxaphone/Jazz comes up for 6 seconds and then fades out.
At 3:08 music comes up and fades
Voice ends with "In Canada, there is" at 3:18
Music fades to end.
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Dave Brubeck Quartet
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Jason Sear
Posted on November 13, 2007 at 11:28 PM | Permalink
Review of Santa Laws
It's a deeper, yet light, subtle look at the jolly old elf. A great story for the season. Those Canadians...it makes me think those playing Santa should be a little more dedicated.