by Charles Coughlin

A recent news article reports “He’s Jewish in every way, but on New Year’s Eve, Alexei Shtukin (42) decided to dress up as Santa Clause ‘just for fun,’ and paid for his decision dearly. He was set upon by a gang of youths at the Dome nightclub in Tel Aviv, and beaten in front of his family. Youths were heard shouting, ‘dead Christian.’ Alexei and his wife had decided to head to the Dome night club in south Tel Aviv, in order to pick up their daughter, Dasha (14), who was celebrating the New Year. ‘We went inside to look for her, and then someone yelled: ‘Santa Clause.’ ‘ Alexei was convinced that the shout was one of enthusiasm, but was proved bitterly wrong. …the youths ‘kept coming after me and kicked me. I shouted to my wife and daughter: Get in the car fast. Dasha began to be hysterical. ‘Leave us alone,’ she shouted, but the youths gathered around the frightened family members, kicking Alexei, and yelling, ‘Dead Christian.’ ”

The original article may have been written in Hebrew, which may explain why it says “Santa Clause” instead of Santa Claus. Also it seems likely that the Israeli youth were yelling “Die Christian” instead of “Dead Christian” (unless they were making a negative remark about Jesus Christ). (more…)