Is Santa in peril? Is Santa the perp?

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If you enlarge the photo and study the details, it may appear that Santa has been taken by evil criminals.

But perhaps Santa, who had earlier been forcibly lit up and posted to duty ahead of schedule, may have freed himself, and come knocking on a nearby friendly house, looking for a slice of Apple Pie and a means to put a scare into the hearts of the way-to-early neighborhood abusers.

Which it the true truth? Is this Rashoman-Santa?

@f00l has no knowledge of any of these horrifying events. Perhaps it was all a dream?

@f00l has heard that Santa is back home, having negotiated his front-yard duty to start properly on the Friday after Thanksgiving instead of way-too-early.

No Santas, innocents, children, or neighbors were harmed during this event. Assorted dogs and cats remain amused or indifferent. No witnesses have been located.

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