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Amateur Santa Claus story from a festive Christmas tale
A humorous reminiscence describes an amateur Santa at a department store. A boy named Van Veegle clings to Santa, resisting workers and guards as the strollered charity of a rich guest unfolds. The tale ends with Santa fleeing home to end the night, reflecting on past Christmas duties. The piece closes with tips on Christmas gifts and the humor of gift giving.
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Mr. O Shaugnessy
Io Claus
Mr. O'Shaugnessy
Trussia
Love
Ome
Will
van Veegle
Fie
Tve
Treetamistaar
Mik Jinusire
Dhat
Nicholas
Mwe
Fen
Sgt Dees
Tim
Wildereshten
Hoeghor
Wiest
Front Moors
Sermveltberg
Sant Ghius
Willy