I think Santa Claus is a
woman....I hate to be the one to defy a sacred myth, but I believe he's a
she.
Think about it. Christmas is a big, organized, warm,
fuzzy, nurturing social deal, and I have a tough time believing a guy could possibly pull
it all off!
For starters, the vast majority of men don't even think
about selecting gifts until Christmas Eve. Once at the mall, they always seem surprised to
find only Ronco products, socket wrench sets, and mood rings left on the shelves. On this
count alone, I'm convinced Santa is a woman.
Surely, if he were a man, everyone in the universe would
wake up Christmas morning to find a rotating musical Chia Pet under the tree, still in the
bag.
Another problem for a he-Santa would be getting there.
First of all there would be no reindeer because they would all be dead, gutted and
strapped to the rear bumper of the sleigh amid wide-eyed, desperate claims that buck
season had been extended. Blitzen's rack would already be on the way to the taxidermist.
Even if the male Santa DID have reindeer, he'd still have
transportation problems because he would inevitably get lost up there in the snow and
clouds and then refuse to stop and ask for directions.
Other reasons why Santa can't possibly be a man:
- Men can't pack a bag.
- Men would rather be dead than caught wearing red velvet.
- Men would feel their masculinity is threatened...having to
be seen with all those elves.
- Men don't answer their mail.
- Men would refuse to allow their physique to be described
even in jest as anything remotely resembling a "bowlful of jelly."
- Men aren't interested in stockings unless somebody's
wearing them.
- Having to do the Ho Ho Ho thing would seriously inhibit
their ability to pick up women.
Finally, being responsible for Christmas would require a
commitment.
I can buy the fact that other mythical holiday characters
are men. . .
- Father Time shows up once a year unshaven and looking
ominous - definite guy.
- Cupid flies around carrying weapons.
- Uncle Sam is a politician who likes to point fingers.
Any one of these individuals could pass the testosterone
screening test.
But not St. Nick..........Not a chance.