10/12/2025
RÙADHOLF’S REVOLT
Christmas preparations have been thrown into fresh chaos tonight after Rùadholf the Red-Nosed Haggis officially downed tools.
Sources inside the North Pole say the meltdown began when Santa, in what officials are calling “a catastrophic nutritional miscalculation”, attempted to feed the haggis team organic carrots instead of their contractual Tunnock’s Teacakes and single malt whisky.
The resulting image (pictured), leaked by whistleblower ‘Lew-Elf Capaldi’, captures the revolt. It shows Rùadholf sitting bolt upright in a chair "pure raging", arms folded tight, with the offending vegetable discarded on the floor. He is reportedly refusing to make eye contact with management.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Highland Haggis Sleigh Team have barricaded themselves in the sleigh shed, where they are currently singing “No Scotland, No Party” on repeat and refusing to let Santa in.
Santa frantically attempted to secure international wildlife reinforcements, but it did not go well.
The Canadian Beavers declined his call immediately, stating they are busy constructing a record-breaking dam for next year’s World Cup opening ceremony and “cannot take on seasonal overtime.” A beaver rep added: “We stand with the haggis. Carrots as aviation fuel is a criminal offence.”
An emergency team of Australian Kangaroos was then briefly considered, but early tests revealed severe navigational problems. Despite excellent bounce, their upside-down internal GPS meant they repeatedly attempted to deliver presents into the Earth’s core instead of chimneys.
The fate of the festive season now rests on Santa negotiating with Rùadholf. The latest offer includes unlimited Tunnock’s, a double whisky ration, and a formal apology for “the carrot incident.”
Experts warn that unless Rùadholf unfolds his arms soon, Christmas may be cancelled, or, in a worst-case scenario, delivered entirely by Evri.
Will Rùadholf accept the peace offering? Stay tuned as this situation develops right down to the wire.