In keeping with the holiday season...

A long, long time ago, during a beautiful Christmas Season, Santa Claus was preparing for his annual trip around the world. However, obstacles grew in his way from very early morning...

Four of his elves had gotten sick and the replacements were not making toys fast enough, so Santa was worried he may not be ready on time. Then his wife informed him that her mother was coming for an extended visit, which upset him greatly.

On top of all that, when he went to harness the reindeer, he found out that three were in an advanced stage of pregnancy and two had run away - God only knows where to. Santa Claus got even more upset.

As soon as he started to load his sleigh one of the runners broke off ending his bag on the ground and spilling all the toys out. Pi$$ed off beyond reason, Santa decided to go back inside for some coffee and a big scotch.

When he opened his liquor cabinet he discovered that the elves had stolen all the booze, so there was nothing left to drink. Shaking with anger, Santa dropped his coffee mug which shattered into pieces all over the kitchen floor. So he went to get a broom to sweep it, only to discover the broom had been eaten by mice!

At that precise moment came a knock at the door...

Santa opened the door. A little white Angel was standing there, holding a beautiful Christmas Tree. The Angel exclaimed with glee: Merry Christmas, Santa Claus! Isn't it a wonderful day today?

I've brought your Christmas tree for you. Look how lovely it is! Where would you like me to put it?

And that, my dear children, is how the tradition of putting an angel on top of the Christmas Tree began...