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E-E-E-E-EEK! The Elves Are Armed And Claus Is Wearing Kevlar! -- Santas will be feeling oh-so-secure from rowdy children at shopping malls this year, now that the Freeport Leisure company is employing personal bodyguards for their costumed St. Nicks at their six factory outlet sites. The company is also telling their red-clad employees to wear extra padding. A company spokesman told the Evening Gazette: "Last year Santa received a number of tugs and pulls from over-exuberant children, which led to him getting a bit roughed up." "And there was an incident at one of the centres last year where there was a bit more to it than that. So this year we have decided to give Santa a bit of extra protection." Tindi Sorber, group marketing manager for Freeport Leisure, said children would still be encouraged to tug Santa's beard as part of the Christmas tradition. "We don't mind a tug - in fact we encourage it. It's all part of the Christmas tradition. However, last year Santa reported the odd bruise, so we've heeded his call and left nothing to chance," he said.
I Saw Santa With a Body Guard by Jack the Sailor
I saw Santa with a Body Guard
Over at the mall last Friday night
He must be quite a creep
but the company ain't cheap
And if you mess with Santa with the fishes you will sleep
Then I saw Tommy assault Santa Claus
Tugging on his beard so snowy white
Well the kid ain't laughing now
He took him out back and Pow!
Santa Claus's guard last night