A group of Santa Clauses were on strike on one of Vienna's main shopping avenues in honor of "Buy Nothing Day," an international initiative to counter consumerist attitudes ahead of the Christmas season.
"Today is Buy Nothing Day, allow yourself a break," ten Santas, in full garb with red felt jackets and fake beards, told shoppers on Vienna's Mariahilferstrasse.
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Instead of the usual presents, the "striking" Santa Clauses doled out advice about environmentally safe washing products and energy-saving lamps, and encouraged people to spend time with their families rather than just buy expensive gifts.
- Santa Clauses on strike in Vienna on "Buy Nothing Day"
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Buy Nothing Day
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3 comments:
Hey, do you know what you call someone who's afraid of Santa Claus?
Claustrophobic.
Tah-DAH!
(what is the name of that 3 beat cymbal after the comedian tells a joke?);)
Heh. I don't know the name of the beat, but I imagined one when I read it.
That would be a "rim shot."
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