Santas from Ohio, Michigan meet to recap holidays

A group of Santas from Ohio and Michigan have held their annual get-together to eat cookies and discuss the concerns of the modern Mr. Claus, such as liability insurance or networking.

The Blade newspaper reports nearly 20 white-bearded men met Saturday in Toledo in northwest Ohio. Some drove vehicles bearing slogans such as "I brake for reindeer." Instead of suits and fuzzy hats, they wore holiday-print shirts and sweaters for a look that one described as "Santa casual."

Organizer Tom Pellitieri of Toledo says the gathering gives them a chance to evaluate how things went during the season. They also chatted about hair care and dealing with impossible requests from children.

Buckeye Santas president Eddie Burch of Grove City, Ohio, says the first rule is never to lie.