Terrorism May Affect Holidays

Recent reports show that September terrorism could have a profound affect on celebration during this year's holiday season.

Hans Detenfeller, spokesman for Claus Christmas Industries located near the North Pole, issued a press release indicating that Santa Claus has developed a case of cutaneous anthrax, the less dangerous skin form of the disease. Claus is expected to make a full recovery.

Currently, a team of sledding dogs are winding their way through the brutal weather in north Canada to deliver a 60-day supply of Cipro to the holiday icon, Detenfeller said.

Investigators suspect Claus came in contact with anthrax spores when reading a Christmas wish list from a boy living in Trenton, N.J. "Santa expects to make his holiday trip this year and toy production is continuing at full speed," Detenfeller said. "If Santa cannot make the trip, we will train several apprentices who now take wish lists from kids at shopping malls around the world."

Another report shows that Santa might not be allowed to deliver gifts in the United States. A provision hidden in the country's anti-terrorism response plan shows that Santa may be charged with several million counts of breaking and entering if he indeed slides down chimneys into American homes. Homeland Security director Tom Ridge said the provision isn't meant to ruin the holiday.

However, during a time of high alert, it isn't proper to have anyone breaking into anyone's home for any reason. "Local law enforcement agencies have been told to keep watch," Ridge said.
"If there are any presents from the North Pole found in homes, we will take action."