It’s that time of year again. Winnipeg’s version of Santacon took place this weekend, and there was much drunken reveling by all. Shamefully, I don’t believe Krampus was represented, which is a travesty of justice as Krampus is THE drunken reveler of folk tradition and deserves some representation. Still, it looks like all parties had a good time, and there’s actually a good reasoning behind why Santa became the holiday mascot of choice.
Said organizer Adam Dudek, “It’s our way of celebrating Christmas. There’s nothing political or any message behind it — it’s just a way for people to go out and have some fun.” After all, given that they’re going into public places like malls and bars, who is going to be Grinchy enough to throw out Santa Claus? Nobody, that’s who. Hence, the anonymous revelers can be as drunk and goofy as they want, protected behind their bushy white beards and red puff-ball hats.
I’d love to go to one of these events. When they have the one in my home town, I’m going to bundle up and head on out to celebrate the holiday spirit with some holiday spirits. It’s what Father Christmas would do!
Image: Time
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