IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SANTA CLAUS ON CHRISTMAS SPENDING:
Ho, ho, ho!
I hope this message finds you warm and full of holiday cheer. As you know, we at the North Pole are always looking for ways to sprinkle more efficiency into our magical operations while keeping the Christmas spirit bright. With some exciting updates to our team and traditions, I wanted to personally assure you that we’re as committed as ever to making this season unforgettable. However, in the spirit of transparency, we are making some important Christmas budget cuts this year.
Reindeer Update
The recent announcement that Donner and Blitzen have elected to take the early reindeer retirement package (early sleigh package included!) has triggered a good deal of concern about whether they will be replaced, and about other restructuring decisions here at the North Pole.
Streamlining was appropriate in view of the reality that the North Pole no longer dominates the season’s gift distribution business. Online shopping has diminished our market share and we can not sit idly by and permit further erosion of the profit picture.
Streamlining was necessary in order to keep the Christmas spirit bright and the profit picture strong.
The reindeer downsizing was made possible through the purchase of new reindeer drones after last Christmas. Improved productivity from Dasher and Dancer, who spent the summer attending online classes for advanced reindeer tactics at the University of Phoenix, is anticipated and should take up the slack with no discernible loss of service. Reduction in reindeer will also lessen airborne environmental emissions for which the North Pole has been cited and received unfavorable press.
Don’t worry—Rudolph and his glowing nose are still leading the charge, ready to light the way through any frosty night! Tradition still counts for something here at the North Pole. Elf management denies, in the strongest possible language, the earlier leak that Rudolph’s legendary glowing nose got that way not from the cold, but from substance abuse. Calling Rudolph “a lush who was into the sauce and never did pull his share of the load” was an unfortunate comment, made by one of Santa’s controversial helpers named Belsnickel and taken out of context at a time of year when he is known to be under executive stress.
Downsizing The Twelve Days of Christmas
In true Christmas spending spirit, the “Twelve Days” tradition is getting a modern makeover. Effective immediately, the following economy measures are to take place in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” subsidiary:
A Partridge In A Pear Tree
The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree never turned out to be the cash crop originally forecasted. It will be replaced by a plastic hanging plant, providing considerable savings in maintenance.
Two Turtle Doves
The two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not cost effective. In addition, their romance during working hours could not be condoned. The positions are therefore eliminated.
Three French Hens
The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves the French.
Four Calling Birds
The four calling birds were replaced by automated AI chatbots. AI is quicker, quieter, and does’t poop everywhere. An analysis is underway to determine who the birds have been chatting with, how often and how long they talked.
Five Golden Rings
The five golden rings have been put on hold by the North Pole’s Board of Directors. Maintaining a portfolio based on one commodity could have negative implications for institutional investors. Diversification into other precious metals as well as a mix of Bitcoin and next-gen nuclear reactor technology stocks to power AI innovation appear to be in order.
Six Geese-A-Laying
The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer be afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of one egg per goose per day is an example of the decline in productivity. Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure by personnel will assure management that from now on every goose it gets will be a good one.
Seven Swans-A-Swimming
The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better times. The function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some new strokes and therefore enhance their outplacement.
Eight Maids-A-Milking
As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under heavy scrutiny by the EEOC. A male/female balance in the workforce is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process may permit the maids to
try a-mending, a-mentoring or a-mulching.
Nine Ladies Dancing
Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no longer do the steps.
Ten Lords-A-Leaping
Ten Lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost of Lords plus the expense of international air travel prompted the Compensation Committee to suggest replacing this group with ten out-of-work congressmen. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed, the savings are significant because we expect an oversupply of unemployed congressmen this year.
Eleven Pipers Piping
The band is being consolidated. See below.
Twelve Drummers Drumming
Eleven pipers piping and twelve drummers drumming is a simple case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string quartet, a cutback on new music and no uniforms will produce savings which will drop right down to the bottom line.
Merry Christmas And Happy Christmas Budget Cuts To You!
Rest assured, the magic of Christmas remains strong, and we’ll keep spreading joy with a few creative Christmas cost-cutting changes!
Regarding the lawsuit filed by the attorney’s association seeking expansion to include the legal profession (“thirteen lawyers-a-suing”) – action is pending.
Remember, the magic of Christmas isn’t based on Christmas spending or the number of gifts you buy—it’s in the joy we share with one another. We may make a few changes here and there, but the North Pole will always be dedicated to bringing light, laughter, and love to your holiday season… within our new Christmas budget constraints.
Wishing you the merriest Christmas,
Santa Claus
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