Although it was missed by the world’s media, a minor revolution has taken place in the North Pole which has rocked the world of Santa Claus – and consequently could pose a major disappointment for all the children that he visits on Christmas Eve.
I think everybody is aware that the toys and other gifts which Santa Claus, or il-Krismiss Fardair, as he is known in the Maltese Islands, are all either manufactured under worldwide franchise or made in Santa’s workshop up in Snowland.
Well, just lately things haven’t been going as smoothly as they might in Santa’s factory. So, despite his age and never one to just make do, the old boy called a meeting of his entire elf workforce and addressed them thus: “Mr shop steward, elfins, elves, fairies, goblins and even the odd troll or three, I have gathered you all here today during your lunch hour because I am not a happy Santa, not a happy Santa at all.” (Dark murmurings from the assemblage).
“Settle down please and listen up. I don’t need to tell you all that ours is a very important mission – yes a mission not merely a job. We – and more particularly I – are responsible for commissioning and manufacturing millions of toys and games which...