WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Claus of the North Pole, a broker with Worldwide Gifts, Unlimited. The permit will allow reindeer to enter and exit the United States between the hours of 7 p.m. December 24, 2017 and 7 a.m. December 25, 2017, through or over any U.S. border port. “It’s the season of giving and joy. Here at USDA we don’t want anything to delay these very important reindeer at our borders,” said Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “We know that children all over the country – including my own fourteen grandchildren – are eagerly awaiting a visit from Mr. Claus and his team before they wake on Christmas morning. USDA issued this permit in advance and waived all applicable fees to help ensure a smooth trip on Christmas Eve night.” In addition to the normal disease testing requirements, flying reindeer must undergo additional tests to ensure they will be able to safely handle significant changes in altitude and temperature throughout their journey, and are fit for landing on rooftops. On this year’s health certificate, the accredited veterinarian noted that one of the reindeer named Rudolph was positive for “red nose syndrome,” however, it was also explained that this is normal for him and not an animal health concern. The veterinarian also verified the reindeer have been vaccinated against any diseases they could encounter on their trip around the world. More at link. https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2017/12/22/usda-issues-permit-santas-reindeer Sec. Perdue is funny and his tweets have expressed as much.
Better reception than in past years for Mr. S. Claus. I can remember the FAA flight check given Santa recently: FAA flight check pilot boarded Santa's Sleigh armed with a shotgun. Santa was overheard asking "what's the shotgun for?" The FAA check pilot said: "you're going to lose one on takeoff." Merry Christmas.
This is 2017...how many children actually believe in Santa Claus? If I had young children and they asked me if there is a Santa Claus...I would - like always - tell them the truth. This was kinda cute in the 60's/70's. Now, it's just silly and frankly, condescending to children. Besides, lots of children have cellphones. One quick search and they will know Santa is bogus.
Heh, yea these days kids grow up believing lies like the myth of the three hundred different genders. Except their cell phones will do them no good in finding the truth because radical leftist groups like Google and Facebook will make sure all truth on the subject is suppressed .
