Santa, the IRS is on the phone. They claim that you have exceeded your lifetime gift tax exemption.

There was a story that I read about a US Mail carrier who has worn a Santa Suit while delivering mail for the last 10 years. People love it! This started apparently, because the carrier already had all white hair and a full beard. I think it was a great idea as it got a lot of smiles from people on his route. Then, he received an "order" from the powers that be that he could no longer wear the suit because it was not an official uniform. Really? This was eventually retracted, but what kind of person cares if their postman is wearing a Santa Suit? They should be grateful, based on the current state of the postal service that he delivered the mail at all. This is a great example of wasting time on details that do not make a difference in the running of a business. I mean it is not like he threw a flat screen tv over someone's fence like the Fedex guy!

My hope is that in 2012 those in our government and corporate management will think before they act. I know this is asking a lot, that is why it is only a hope. If this actually happened, Santa could still deliver your mail, congress would make a decision (any decision would be progress), and customer service would once again be a priority and not an after thought.