(Tune: Santa Claus is Coming to Town)
By Laurie Baron
(from San Diego)
He’s wearing a mask.
He’s acting so smart.
Deers cleared for the task.
They’re six feet apart.
Santa Claus is playing it safe.
He’s leaving the gifts.
In front of home doors.
Not going inside.
He’s staying outdoors.
Santa Claus is playing it safe.
He knows where there are clusters.
Hot spots for superspread.
Though covid might not harm kids,
It could leave their granny dead.
He’s washing his hands.
Not drinking at bars.
He’s learned a few things from when he had SARS.
Santa Claus is playing it safe.
He sees there is a shortage
Of beds in ICUs.
He’ll protect the Christians.
And Fauci’s for the Jews.
He’s wearing a mask.
He’s acting so smart.
Deers cleared for the task.
They’re six feet apart.
Santa Claus is playing it safe.
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Baron is professor emeritus of history at San Diego State University. He may be contacted via lawrence.baron@sdjewishworld.com. San Diego Jewish World points out to new readers that this column is satire, and nothing herein should be taken literally.