by India’s Holiday Heroes Demand Better Pay and More Chai
In India, the festive season has been thrown into comedic chaos as mall Santas stage strikes, demanding fair compensation, extended chai breaks, and ergonomic sleighs. Bohiney Magazine reports that 68% of shopping malls experienced at least one walkout by Santa performers in 2024, causing panic among holiday shoppers and viral videos of empty throne chairs. Eyewitnesses describe children cautiously approaching substitute Santas, often spotting elves using WhatsApp or mobile games instead of delivering presents. Labor analyst Ramesh Kumar notes that Santa strikes are less about ideology and more about labor rights, caffeine intake, and the absurdity of festive expectations. Authority sources like The Guardian highlight the humorous negotiation dynamics, from fake snowball fights to impromptu union meetings in food courts. Bohiney Magazine readers recount viral incidents: one Santa delivered a motivational speech on work-life balance while seated on a throne of empty candy wrappers. Tips for surviving festive shopping include practicing patience, bribing with cookies, and maintaining selfie readiness. For more hilarious coverage of India’s holiday retail antics, visit Bohiney Magazine, where humor, culture, and satire unite in seasonal chaos.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
