In Russia they have a REALLY old tradition of "Father frost", who is Father Ullr, or "Father christmas" to the rest of us.
Father frost brings the presents on New years eve.
An advertising company chose to take the p**s out of the tradition.
PUTIN himself took them to court.
His grounds;
"Parents and teachers tell the kids about Father frost. In that they (advertisers) attempted to bring down his image, and belief in such, they have been guilty of undermining parents and teachers credibility."
The case was won, and the firm were finned and ordered "Don't bloody do it again Laddie" (Only in Russian).
FATHER FROST LIVES!
Have a Wodka on me Mr Putin.
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And I loved the song!