Santa in Schools - is he on the Roll Call?

David48 · December 8, 2014

Please don't have a go at mikecat about this.

But teach me something ... is this common through about the Thai School system? Public or Private?

In the school that I teach they have all sorts of Christmas activities and Santa comes to assembly on Christmas day and the kids sing jingle bells.

I'm always up to learn something new about Thailand.

lostinisaan · December 9, 2014

I usually have to play Santa, because I'm old, got a big beer belly, never shave my beard, seldom shower and got such a huge sack to carry.

Squeegee · December 9, 2014

It's very common for Thai schools. Any excuse for fun, thus the Coca Cola man is ideal, as opposed to learning anything about another culture, like the true meaning of Paganism

attrayant · December 9, 2014

They actually spent good money to buy red felt hats for the students to wear - just for ten minutes while singing four lines from "We wish you a merry christmas". Meanwhile the desks in the classrooms are falling apart and most of the melamine has worn off the whiteboards so you can't erase anything in certain spots. Priorities!

SlyAnimal · December 9, 2014

Yeah I usually dress up as Santa at my school, and also sometimes visit some of the nearby kindergartens just for fun. Our school often has either a half of full day (Along with 1-2 weeks preparation lol) devoted towards Christmas activities.

David48 · December 9, 2014

Geeze ... I learning something.

I genuinely never thought it was much in the School System.

Thanks for the replies.

craigt3365 · December 10, 2014

Please stay on topic.

NoshowJones · December 10, 2014

I usually have to play Santa, because I'm old, got a big beer belly, never shave my beard, seldom shower and got such a huge sack to carry.

When I was teaching, I was approached by the teacher who was doing the organising, and was asked if I could dress up as Santa to hand out presents. I told my wife, and the next day she bought me a complete Santa outfit, When I got to school on Christmas day, all the other teachers were wearing them also.

lostinisaan · December 10, 2014

I usually have to play Santa, because I'm old, got a big beer belly, never shave my beard, seldom shower and got such a huge sack to carry.

When I was teaching, I was approached by the teacher who was doing the organising, and was asked if I could dress up as Santa to hand out presents. I told my wife, and the next day she bought me a complete Santa outfit, When I got to school on Christmas day, all the other teachers were wearing them also.

Maybe your sack wasn't big enough then?

Had this "duty" at my former school, will do it again this year at my current one.

But I''ll' do something this year to help the poor kids at my school and there're quite a lot. Many of them don't even have a sweater, or similar, it's a very rural area, where Lao Khao still plays a huge role.......

Trying to get used clothes, toys, anything that seems to be useful and give it to them under this "Christmas cover."

An organisation, called DHV, based in Bangkok will support me as well. I've already contacted them and they'll send me some stuff others don't need anymore.

I believe that some schools, making us to play Santa is more making a joke out of us.

If anybody has some reindeer food leftovers, please page me.-

Edited December 10, 2014 by lostinisaan

Scott · December 10, 2014

Some time ago there was a thread that said Thai's shouldn't wear used clothing, especially from foreigners, as it might cause disease.

David48 · December 10, 2014

Some time ago there was a thread that said Thai's shouldn't wear used clothing, especially from foreigners, as it might cause disease.

No way ... surely you jest ...

lostinisaan · December 10, 2014

Some time ago there was a thread that said Thai's shouldn't wear used clothing, especially from foreigners, as it might cause disease.

What do you mean? To be intelligent and have a healthy common sense all in a sudden?