On Thu, 27 Dec 2001 20:17:19 +0000, Bastiaan Edelman wrote: > In Holland, some parts of Belgium and Germany, Santa lands by boat, an > anchient steamer, from the sea (or river), at about November 15th. > Until december 5th, the birthday of 'Saint Nicolas', he is supposed to > ride with his horse on the roofs giving little presents to the children > into their shoes placed near the fire place... little presents like some > sweets or chocolate.
When I was a child I was a Navy brat. I used to always see Santa arrive by helicopter at a US Naval Air Station. All of us children were much more interested in seeing the helicopter than in seeing Santa. Santa was already very old to us and helicopters were very new at the time. I'll bet most of you didn't know that Santa can pilot a helicopter just as well as he can drive a sleigh with eight flying reindeer! I know he can quite skillfully steer and navigate everything that can be driven o'er land, sea, and sky! There are rumors that Santa has often been recommended for receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. The problem with honoring him with such an award is that his missions are always highly classified and they don't want to compromise Santa's sources on the subject of who has been naughty and nice. Sam Heywood -- This mail was written by user of The Arachne Browser - http://arachne.cz/
