Posted on 12/02/2001 2:06:48 PM PST by Hail Caesar
At this point in time, I am just listing the highlights of subjects that those of you who were there and/or saw this on the news should comment on. I will post more detail later as verified information comes in. Thanks to everyone for your support and especially to those who showed up today. Also, may God Bless Free Republic for helping us communicate this way.
1. Kensington Town Kouncil "Taliban" were nowhere in sight today.
2. Mayor Raufaste spun this event out to the press as a "patriotic tribute" rather than a Christmas tree lighting.
3. Santa was NOT allowed to light the tree. The mayor used a wall of firefighters and rescue personnel to hide that fact.
4. All the major networks and news wires were there.
5. FReeper Santas dominated the event and made it very enjoyable for the children of Kensington. The oohs and ahhs from the kids were plentiful! Much more to be posted, soon...
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That one brought lots of smiles of agreement from the good citizens of Kensington.
BREAKING
The little town of Kensington, MD, broke all previous records of the number of Santa's ever assembled in one place, according to reporter, Chris Kringle.
"I've never seen so much red in one place since I visited Bosnia for Christmas in 1998," he said. "The Santas not only broke the Guiness record, but also vowed to purge the village of its idiots (Democrats).
"It's about frigging time," said Santa Claus, from his throne at the pole. "I have ordered tons of extra coal for them this year."
None of the village idiots were present at the ceremony and a new group, Bikers for the Claws, provided security. There were rumors that some council members were angry that the citizens had so much fun without them there.
Thanks to the not-so-Supreme Court however, any representations of Jesus, Joseph or Mary were prevented from the celebrations. St. Nicholas is rumored to be very pissed off and readying some lightning bolts.
Multiple Santa Clauses participate in a tree lighting
Kensington, Md. The Montgomery County community of
1,800 sparked worldwide outrage, and snickering, when
town officials banned Santa in October, changing the annual
event from being Christmas-oriented to a patriotic celebration.
Dozens of men in Santa costumes showed up Sunday for the event.
(AP Photo/Matt Houston) Posted via Yahoo
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Lt. Ken Forti, right,
dressed as Santa Claus, waves to passing motorists
before riding to the lighting of the Christmas tree
ceremony in Kensington, Md., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001.
Forti dressed as Santa after the town council decided
to ban Santa Claus from the event. (AP Photo/Matt Houston)
Way to go, FReeper Santas!!!
Bill Kemp, dressed as Santa Claus, stands atop a fire engine in front of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department as he waves to passing motorists Sunday, Dec.2, 2001, before the lighting of the Christmas tree in Kensington, Md. Mr. Kemp showed up at the firehouse to show his support for the treelighting after the town council decided to ban Santa Claus from the event
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