Snow joke as Santa left on the shelf this Christmas in Debenhams

11:19am Thursday 27th September 2012 in News By Ben Leo, reporter

Snow joke as Santa left on the shelf this Christmas in Debenhams Snow joke as Santa left on the shelf this Christmas in Debenhams

He brings untold joy to scores of children and makes the most magicaltime of the year that bit more special.

But this Christmas, it will be “no no no” rather than “ho ho ho” as Father Christmas will not be appearing at Debenhams department stores.

It means that Paul-John Harris, 63, from Newhaven, will be out of work this festive season.

For the past ten years he has helped Father Christmas by stepping in when Santa is busy preparing for December 25.

Mr Harris said: “I’m going to really miss it. I would get up and walk around the store and sing Christmas carols to shoppers, make people laugh and make kids happy.

“For me it’s going to be like having a leg cut off, it means that much to me.”

Mr Harris worked at the Churchill Square store in Brighton and also at the Eastbourne and Crawley branches.

He said: “What am I going to do this year? No carrots to buy for my reindeer and my sack of presents will be empty.

“It’s not about the money. I love the part. I’ve even done Santa discos in the past. If anyone wants a Santa this yuletide please get in touch and make a sad Claus very happy.”

A Debenhams spokesman said: “It is a national decision to not have Santas in our stores any more.

“There has been such an increase in shopping centre and town centre Santas over the past few years and we don’t want to overcrowd the market – and of course Santa can only be in one place at one time.”

Comments(19)

campotolox says...
11:28am Thu 27 Sep 12

Perhaps you were too deer?

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campotolox says...
11:47am Thu 27 Sep 12

At least you wont get the sack,perhaps you should have put a claus in your contract?whatever you do dont cut your leg off otherwise the kids,if you get a job at Tescos,will have nothing to sit on,merry christmas!!!

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Crystal Ball says...
11:50am Thu 27 Sep 12

Wow, he actually exists. And I thought he was a figment of the imagination drummed-up to placate and subjugate...

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mfc1960 says...
11:51am Thu 27 Sep 12

I thought he was a cracker.

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spencer1973 says...
11:55am Thu 27 Sep 12

People ! We are in a deep double dip recession, perhaps we should all give Xmas the 'flick' this year? Save the money

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campotolox says...
12:05pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Ye perhaps he will just have to pull a cracker this year then he will forget about the sackless,jobless,dee
rless,legless,and have a nice time,pehaps he could get a job sitting on top of the tree,then he would be a Fnice bloke,bit top heavy but ok,good will to all men sorry and women!!!!!!!!

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Sussex jim says...
12:19pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Humbug.

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F in L says...
12:36pm Thu 27 Sep 12

There are cut backs in every sector including Mental Health and Care in the Community, he can wander around like the rest of them.

PS

Stay away from kids when not in costume....

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getThisCoalitionOut says...
12:59pm Thu 27 Sep 12

What tight fisted bar stewards Debenhams are - boycott this rotten shop who are happy to take your money and make millions out of you but refuse to give any joy or happiness back to you and your kids if it costs them a little - which actually comes off their expenses and is tax deductible so there's no excuse for stopping this.

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campotolox says...
1:10pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Ye father chrismas has come early this year?

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F in L says...
1:34pm Thu 27 Sep 12

“For me it’s going to be like having a leg cut off, it means that much to me.”


Aaarh! I sees a future as a Pirate on the Horizon fer ye m'lad.. AVAST BEHIND!

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campotolox says...
2:23pm Thu 27 Sep 12

would you have a leg cut of if you could off if you could not be papa no dont think so


Would you have a leg cut off if you cant be papa noel,perhaps then he could be a blade runner,na he is too fat for that,he could then get to Paul Ms ex wife then than can have 2legs over,just a thought,not a nice one,but just a thought!!!may your hopes be hi and your preasants small,that is why i am such a fool,have a nice life,keep the faith,adios

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Fairfax Sakes says...
2:53pm Thu 27 Sep 12

I'd be worried about emptying my sack if I only came once a year too.

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campotolox says...
3:30pm Thu 27 Sep 12

ye Fairfax take my christmas hat off to you that is a good one,dont want to thjink about that,is she in her stockings or her tights,dont want to think about it ,can see lots of lard!!sorry not 4 me,anyway the subgit,spelling crap,was father chistmas,perhaps he went down to her and come up with a bierd like that,si,no,adios Lola

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Roundbill says...
4:42pm Thu 27 Sep 12

I love it when hardcore drug-users join the debate. Campotolox, whatever you're on, I want some of it.

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Falmer Wizard says...
5:20pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Shocked to learn there is more than one Santa! Parents must ask themselves if this store is the right place to purchase Xmas presents.

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rolivan says...
9:31pm Thu 27 Sep 12

Roundbill wrote:
I love it when hardcore drug-users join the debate. Campotolox, whatever you're on, I want some of it.
What amazes me is that the Moderators allow this and will not allow anyone to comment on Travellers because we might make derogatory statements.

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campotolox says...
5:08am Fri 28 Sep 12

Ye Roundbill get you some,got sack loads,its called sence of humour,wont cost you a penny!!!!!!!!!

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campotolox says...
5:08am Fri 28 Sep 12

Ye Roundbill get you some,got sack loads,its called sence of humour,wont cost you a penny!!!!!!!!!

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