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Santa Claus in court: an act of violence at the Stralsund Christmas market!
Trial in Stralsund: Santa Claus actor charged with assaulting a child. Judgment expected on June 26, 2025.
Santa Claus in court: an act of violence at the Stralsund Christmas market!
Today all eyes are on the district court in Stralsund, where the trial against a Santa Claus actor who is accused of bodily harm has begun. The 62-year-old is accused of hitting a four-year-old boy in the face with a pine branch during an incident at the local Christmas market last November. Loud n-tv However, the defendant sticks to his version: he only gave the child a “slap” on the bottom after the child stuck out his tongue and said: “You’re stupid”.
The public prosecutor accuses the man of not only causing pain to the child with the fir branch, but also of endangering the child's psyche. The defendant sees himself as the victim of an overreaction and even goes so far as to justify the blow as an “educational measure,” which he believes is in the spirit of Knecht Ruprecht, who also recommends beneficial punishments. “Children who don’t behave, he slaps them on the pants,” he quotes.
Witnesses and the consequences
Police have already sought witnesses to the incident, which took place at the Christmas market on Monday. The research of the NDR According to him, the verdict could come today. While the case is causing a stir, the Santa Claus actor will no longer be used at the Christmas market until the matter is clarified. This is particularly relevant since he works full-time for the city and volunteers during the Christmas season.
It remains to be seen how the situation will develop. The allegations are not just a legal matter, but also shed light on the everyday challenges that come with celebrating Christmas. Sometimes we forget that holidays can bring not only joy but also risks.
The risks of the Christmas season
Especially at Christmas time, there are more and more reports of injuries that need to be treated in emergency rooms. These data were analyzed by scientists from the Australian Research Center in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM) and the Essen-Mitte Clinic, among others. Between 2007 and 2016, for example, 6,351 injuries caused by toboggans and toboggans were documented, while the dangers in the immediate Christmas environment should not be underestimated. According to the Carsten's Foundation Injuries commonly caused by Christmas products include:
- Künstlicher Weihnachtsbaum: 374 Verletzungen
- Natürlicher Weihnachtsbaum: 48 Verletzungen
- Lichterketten: 715 Verletzungen
- Elektrische Weihnachtsdekorationen: 771 Verletzungen
- Nicht-elektrische Weihnachtsdekorationen: 1.949 Verletzungen
Parents should be particularly careful, as children under the age of ten and adults between the ages of 30 and 60 are particularly at risk.
The Christmas season, which is unique for many, brings not only joy but also challenges. Whether at the Christmas market or at home - it's worth being careful so that you can really enjoy the contemplative days without any worries.