BBC: Englischer Vikar erklärt Kindern, der Weinachtsmann sei tot
Youngsters at a Christmas carol service were devastated when the Reverend Lee Rayfield told them Santa Claus was dead. Even parents at the service in Maidenhead, Berkshire, were shocked to hear Mr Rayfield say it was scientifically impossible for Father Christmas to deliver so many presents so quickly. Mr Rayfield has admitted making a serious misjudgment in telling the story to children as young as five. Mr Rayfield also told the youngsters that reindeer would burst into flames if they had to travel at the speeds necessary. The incident happened at the packed Saint Piran's School carol service at St Mary's Church in Maidenhead on Monday night.