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Exclusive Hippyland Interview!
 Hippyland:Is
it true you're a hippy?
Santa: Yeah, but
a real old one. I go back a long way. To Holland in fact.
The Dutch call me Sinterklaas. Did you know the Dutch celebrate
two Christmases? They really know how to party. (Santa smiles
and winks) Somehow their version of Santa was adopted by Americans.
Hippyland: But
what makes you a hippy?
Santa: Well, don't
I look like one?
Hippyland: Well,
uh... let's see, you have long white hair and beard, a little like Jerry
Garcia I guess. You're wearing bright colorful clothes that most
people wouldn't dare wear. Big belt, big buckle, big black boots,
nice granny glasses, a crazy hat, but how come no bell bottoms?
Santa: Ever try
to wear those in the snow?
Hippyland: I see...
What else makes you a hippy?
 Santa:
Well, I really only work part of the year, without getting paid, mind you.
I love to travel the world, though I don't really get out often.
I live in a commune with lots of other little people.
Hippyland: Elves.
Santa: Yeah, but
we take in everyone, we're very tolerant. We just hang out making
toys, a real cottage industry.
Hippyland: Do
you have any other Hippy habits.
Santa: I smoke
a pipe.
Hippyland: I've
been meaning to ask you, just what are you smoking there?
Santa: I told
you. I'm a hippy.... It's real hard to find around here, but the
closest thing comes from Alaska. Ah, nothing like that Matanuska
Valley Thunder...
Hippyland: Oh...
so that's why you're so jolly! By the way, Why do you live at the
North Pole?
Santa: It's the
only place besides Holland where hippies don't get hassled. We can
be our-elves here! Ho, ho, ho.
Hippyland: Aren't
you tired of all the Christmas fuss?
Santa: I am getting
older, and a bit slower delivering those presents. And I can't seem
to fit down the chimney like I used to. But I sure like having that
milk and cookies afterwards. Best thing for the munchies you know.
Hippyland: What
about Hippy values? Which ones do you embrace?
Santa: Well, let's
see, I guess along with the Christmas message of Peace, I bring good cheer
and joy to children and families around the world.  For
environmental reasons I drive a sleigh pulled by reindeer that doesn't
pollute. We recycle everything at the North Pole and try to set an
example of tolerance. We don't discriminate when it comes to gift
giving. We really embrace the ideal of giving. There's too
much greed and materialism now. If people would just give of themselves,
that means their time and attention to those less fortunate, the world
would be a far better place for all of us.
Hippyland: I guess
you really ARE a Hippy. So what would YOU like for Christmas?
Santa: I'd
like to see Peace on Earth of course. But if that's not possible
this year, how about a few grow lamps and some good seeds? Then I
can promise everyone a "green" Christmas next year! |
| Suggested Reading
From Chocolate to Morphine : Everything You Need to Know About Mind-Altering
Drugs by Andrew Weil, Winifred Rosen
America's popular "natural"
physician, Andrew Weil gives it to you straight. Weil's approach
to recreational, mind altering substances is informative and unbiased.
Rather than judge the user, he feels everyone should know how these drugs
affect the body and mind, and how they can be used without being abused. |
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