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Posted by Katrien Vander Straeten Dec 3, 2006 |
A chat with a Belgian friend ended in his rant against an American Icon: that develish Santa Claus!
Europeans really seem to have a problem with Santa. In my article this week, "Santa Claus Go Home", I list some of their reasons.
But I also indicate that Santa-hatred is just one example of the ambivalence of many Europeans towards American icons and products. They curse them but at the same time buy them, use them, enjoy them.
I would love to start a discussion on this topic. If you have any comments, protests, or examples of this, let us know!