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You need to know this, we have a confirmed sighting of Mrs. Clause sunbathing in her birthday suit on the coast of Oaxaca. The sighting was this morning, she and her companion were doing sun salutes at dawn at Playa Zipolite. This beach on the Southwestern coast of Oaxaca, Mexico, is famous for its hippie culture, nude beaches, and surfing, and now, it will always be remembered as Mrs. Claus’ place of retreat this year. She has been spotted painting the town red with her companion, Mr. Miguel, who has been perceived as being very doting and romantic. They appear to be two start-struck lovers on the dancefloor and tantric yoga on the beach. 
These two love birds are letting it all hang out, figuratively and literally. When it comes to modesty, there seems to be a shortage when they are in the neighborhood. However, I am of the opinion that modesty is overrated. Let them have fun, we should be doing the same. 
We were able to interview Mrs. Claus’ AIR BNB host. She says they bake Christmas cookies daily. They are cooking up a storm. Furthermore, the host reported they stay out late, until all hours. The word on the street is that they have even created a trend on the main street. Apparently, when bar hopping, they do a reverse Santa, instead of sitting people on their laps, like Santa does, they spank their bottoms and give them lollipops laced with who knows what, if they can prove they have been naughty this year. You get extra points for breaking social norms. One of the participants in this trend exclaimed: there are new perks to being naughty! Another mentioned that they were shunned for breaking the law. It seems like there is still room for ethics, even if it is from a utilitarian perspective. Breaking the law is bad for more people than just being naughty. There is a difference and Mrs. Claus has made a point of that. Mr. Miguel is said to have been her special helper. He was seen carrying around lollipops and asking for evidence of mischief. 
Some onlookers were reported to have disapproving stares and whispered about Mrs. Claus’ antics. They don’t consider her excentricities or extramarital escapades to be amusing. I guess people will always have and share their opinions. That is the way it goes. It is the people who have the strongest will and character who are able to withstand the petty comments made by people who should be busy with their own lives. Also, I don’t think that Santa and Mariah are doing things very differently. This is the season to be kind. If we have been unkind, create the opportunity to rectify it.  Let us remember that each person is a universe. May he or she who is free from sin cast the first stone. Continue reading