Vintage Santa Lights Up Christmas

Vintage Santa Lights Up Christmas
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Poor Santa. Today is IT for him to get it right. Imagine the stress!

In this Christmas advertisement from 1936, Santa takes times from his hectic delivery schedule to enjoy a calming smoke.

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Oh, that a bit of vice would provide us the gift of peace on Earth and good will toward men.

Taking a hint from Santa, 'tis time to shut things down, gather 'round and enjoy the magic that is Christmas, sans the ciggie, of course.

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