> First up, Kris Kringle himself laughs with a "ho ho ho", and any decent stand-ins try to do the same. You don't say it, you merge it into your natural laugh, or use it like a greeting. All but the most unbelievably sensitive person, or someone just looking for a reason to be angry, knows that it's harmless.

As to Father Christmas being scary to children... well he kind of is

My other friend who plays Father Christmas every year (and who is going over to Japan to play him there this Xmas) said pretty much exactly the same thing. I guess this means you both pass the test. :D

> Thanks dude. I don't know any other Santas that have researched the role as thoroughly as I

My other friend has also researched the role fairly thoroughly. ;)