In one of the most anticipated times of the year, such as Christmas, the center of Aguascalientes, in Mexico, was the scene of a curious incident when Two men dressed as Santa Claus and The Grinch clashed in a street fight just days before Christmas Eve.
What happened?
The incident, spread through social networks, left pedestrians stunned and forced local authorities to intervene in the situation.
Witnesses who were in the square recorded the scene after observing that both subjects started a fight while posing for photographs with families in exchange for tips. Apparently, a misunderstanding about profits sparked the heated argument.
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What should have been a moment of joy for the families who wanted a souvenir, almost ended in tragedy when the characters escalated the fight and went to blows.
The discussion was on video
In images shared by users on social networks Santa Claus can be seen with serious injuries, while the authorities intervened to stop the argument.
Meanwhile, The Grinch was handcuffed by the local police and the other subject was on the ground, visibly affected.
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The unusual event happened in Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the characters of Santa Claus and the Grinch began an argument over tips that ended with beatings and police intervention. pic.twitter.com/KR7o2i0MU9— Tiempo de San Juan (@tiempodesanjuan) December 24, 2024
“We are working on the street and because of these types of colleagues they take away our permits or demand or no longer let us work. Why are they fighting over the place? “They got angry because they gave one more money than the other,” said one of the witnesses who witnessed the event.
The video also shows the concern of passers-by, who showed their indignation, since The fight broke with the tranquility of the place, but above all with the magic and unity that Christmas generates.
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“Poor Santa Claus is all bloody. “This is Christmas,” concluded the young man who recounted the incident.
This case allows us to reflect on the importance of maintaining calm and cordiality, especially during festive times when sharing with children.
Source: https://www.noticiascaracol.com/mundo/papa-noel-y-el-grinch-se-enfrentaron-a-golpes-dias-antes-de-nochebuena-y-todo-quedo-en-video-rs15
