Joke No. 193

Why Santa Wants a Raise

10. The hours, the weather and the trend toward smaller chimneys.

9. Nike won't give him a lucrative side-contract.

8. Reindeer and elves have unionized.

7. New tax on flying sleighs.

6. Sleigh fuel has gone through the roof.

5. Needs extra cash to cover off-season gambling losses.

4. New air traffic controllers.

3. Cost of living increase at the North Pole.

2. Children don't leave as many cookies as they used to.

1. Mrs. Clause told him to.