Ditching The Slay

On a crisp December morning, Santa Claus decided it was time for a change. Instead of the usual sleigh and reindeer, he opted for something a little more modern – a shiny, silver S-Class Mercedes. The car was sleek and smooth, cutting through the snow-covered roads of the North Pole like a dream. 

Santa settled into the plush leather seats, adjusting the mirror and patting his round belly with satisfaction. Mrs. Claus had outdone herself with breakfast, and he was well-fueled for his first test drive. He carefully hung a little mistletoe from the rearview mirror, added a string of tiny, twinkling Christmas lights along the dashboard, and slipped on a pair of vintage aviator sunglasses. “Gotta keep it stylish,” he chuckled, admiring his own reflection.

As he set off, he marveled at how quiet the car was compared to his usual jingle bells and sleigh noise. The Mercedes glided down the winding roads, snowflakes gently drifting down onto the windshield as he hummed his favorite holiday tunes. To his delight, the car’s heater kept him cozy, and the seat warmers were a luxurious upgrade. 

Passing through the snowy woods, Santa waved cheerfully at some local elves who watched in awe, jaws dropping at the sight. The woodland animals peeked out from their burrows, startled to see Santa zooming along instead of flying overhead.

“Oh, I could get used to this!” Santa said, laughing heartily as he drove, taking in the frosty winter wonderland. He pressed a button, and his seat adjusted even more comfortably around him. The Mercedes’ GPS was already guiding him to his first destination: the Elf Workshop.

As he arrived, the elves rushed out, their tiny mouths open in wonder at Santa’s new ride. Santa stepped out, jingling his keys with a wink. “The reindeer are on break this week,” he joked. “But don’t worry—they’ll be ready for the big night!”

The elves cheered, already imagining all the new possibilities for next Christmas—a workshop upgrade? Sleigh turbo boost? Or perhaps… a reindeer autopilot system? 

For now, Santa was happy with his holiday joyride.