“In putting on this suit and entering the sleigh, the wearer waives any and all rights to any previous identity, real or implied, and fully accepts the duties and responsibilities of Santa Claus in perpetuity until such time that wearer becomes unable to do so by either accident or design.”
Sound familiar? If you are a fan of “The Santa Clause” which debuted in 1994 and starred Tim Allen, these words may ring a bell. Scott Calvin, played by Tim Allen, witnesses the red-clad figure falling to his death from Scott’s rooftop. Inside Santa’s empty suit, Scott finds Santa’s business card with instructions on what the finder should do in the event of Santa’s demise. What Scott DOESN’T read is the fine print on the back of the card: The Santa Clause!
The clause, defined as a particular and separate article in a contract is what begins Scott Calvin’s adventures as the new Santa Claus.
The name of Santa Claus is derived from the original Saint Nicholas. Dutch settlers in America brought the old stories of St. Nicholas with them and Kris Kringle became 'Sinterklaas' or as we now say 'Santa Claus'! Did you notice the difference? There is no “E” at the end of Claus! Many people mistakenly spell Santa’s name with an “E” at the end and it may be due largely to the 1994 hit movie which has now become a Christmas classic.
Last Update: Dec 06, 2016 8:36 am CST
