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To: Paul van Wijk who wrote (26231)	12/23/1997 3:49:00 PM
From: Boplicity	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176388

**Sinterklaas** Paul, Thanks, for the story about Sinterklaas. I have two friends that are from the Neatherlands, one is black, he is an old friend. I will have to start calling him black Pete, I should see them at a New Years Party I can't wait till then. <ggg> Greg

To: Paul van Wijk who wrote (26231)	12/23/1997 5:44:00 PM
From: Rosemary	Respond to of 176388

Paul, Great custom. I enjoyed reading it. Glad you took the time to write it.

To: Paul van Wijk who wrote (26231)	12/23/1997 7:28:00 PM
From: Patrick E.McDaniel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176388

Paul,( more on Santa Claus traditions in the U.S.A.) USAF North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) tracks all incoming unidentified radar tracks. It is a tradition on Christmas Eve for NORAD to broadcast on every TV station a warning that an unidentified target is tracking south from the North Pole. Fighter interceptors (usually F-15's) are scrambled to intercept and identify the target. Usually the story ends with children all over the USA are happy to hear it is identified as a red sleigh pulled by a group of reindeer. The lead reindeer has a red nose. However, my brother had a twist when reporting this news to his children about 10 years ago. He reported the F-15's fired air to air missles at the target and sleigh, presents and reindeer pieces were spread all over Montana! Christmas that year would be cancelled! After my brother shared this joy with his children they proceeded to beat him up while he was lauphing like a bowl full of jelly! Children just don't have the same sense of humor as adults! Pat P.S. Beware of jets flying on Christmas Eve!