Santa’s Helpers engage in epic brawl, Christmas now in jeopardy.

The North Pole – Yep, apparently Santa’s Helpers got into a huge brouhaha over an unknown cause and threw down on the streets of Santa Claus Village yesterday. Several of Santa’s helpers and elves have been suspended without pay, a few suffered concussions and other injuries, and seven were charged with public eggnog intoxication. As a result, Christmas may actually have to be cancelled this year. Sad news. Sad news indeed.

Update: Apparently the fight began after 8-year old Bobby Lumpert of Garden Grove, Iowa, was rude to Santa Claus. While sitting on Santa’s lap, it seems little Bobby pulled Santa’s beard, a cardinal Christmas sin. One of Santa’s Helpers intervened, Bobby’s dad took offense, and all hell broke loose. Way to ruin it for everybody, Bobby Lumpert.

Exclusive video captured by off-duty, foul-mouthed and drunken elves: