Sweden: Foreigner angered over gray Santa outfit

By Associated Press Published: Dec 25, 2012 at 12:33 PM PDT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Police in Sweden had to intervene after a foreign visitor to a spa and conference center grew angry because a visiting Santa Claus was wearing a gray instead of red costume.

No one was arrested during the incident in Vallsta, some 300 kilometers (180 miles) north of Stockholm, early Tuesday.

But police said in a brief statement that the foreign guest grew agitated over the Santa outfit and argued with the center's staff. They did not say where the foreigner was from.

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EnoughAlready

Must have been a Coca-Cola employee.Â Weren't they the originators of the red suit for marketing?

Pointblank

A spa and conference center in Sweden? I'm surprised he was wearing anything!

WendyTeagarden

I know I was angry when the strated spelling grey with an "a".

Mikey

Undoubtedly a stupid American. Just because it's the common appearance of Santa here, doesn't mean it's the same everywhere. I've always pictured Santa more in tweeds, myself. ;-)

WendyTeagarden

@Mikey I would imagine a Scottish Santa would be wearing a kilt.

StealthActivist

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It had to be a US citizen....Â We're the only ones obnoxious enough to make a big deal over something like this.Â I'm embarrassed every time I travel overseas.

lee986321

If I remember right, Santa had no true color. In fact if I remember correctly it all started with Wives needing dowries, I will leave the rest up to you to find the truth of how this saint became well known and was even caught.