IMPORTANT NOTICE WINTER HOLIDAYS
EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
The following paper is a brief outline of the European Parliament Directive regarding Christmas and New Year holidays henceforth to be known as Winter Holiday
1/ Christmas will be from now on be called Winter Holiday, no religious ceremonies must be allowed to take place over the holiday period.
[Euro .Dir 3:1/ Rel.Cer /8]
2/ Shepherds who watch their flocks by night must cease work after 8 hours and 15 minutes in line with set working hours limits.
Any shepherd seated on the ground must be supplied with the correct groundsheet.
Anyone visiting the shepherds must abide by the Ministry rules regarding BSE and carry the appropriate documentation.
[Euro .Dir Farm animals 89 / 4b sub.5]&[Euro Dir employment of farm workers / 7]
3/ If the cattle are lowing and the baby awakes, appropriate steps must be directed through your own National Noise Pollution Hotline.
[Euro. Dir. Farm noise 50 b /2/ sub 3]
4/ The holly and the ivy when they are both full grown have been deemed unsuitable as houseplants.
Holly is not child friendly and ivy could affect asthma sufferers.
[Euro. Dir. Plant s/ Domestic / Dangers of / 46/ sub 6a]
5/ All elves and goblins must be compliant with the health and safety at work acts of their own countries.
Team leaders must instruct all staff in their sections with hands on toy assembly sessions.
[Euro Dir. Production line assembly / diminutive workers / 12 / para.4]
6/ Sub-arctic animals [in this case reindeer] who have noses different to their companions, must not be allowed to be subjected to bullying or workplace harassment and must receive equal consideration under the relevant employment acts.
[Euro.Dir Animals/Employment of / 44 /sub 6]
7/ When riding in a one-horse open sleigh safety harnesses and headgear must be worn at all times.
The horse must not be exposed to temperatures of less than 5C.
[Euro. Dir. Travel / Sleigh / Health and Safety / 6 / sub 3/ para 4.]
[Euro. Dir. Animals / treatment of / 37/ 1:6]
7/ It is strictly forbidden for old men dressed in red to give gifts to children.
climb down chimneys.
employ elves and/or goblins.
[Euro. Dir .Protection of Minors Act / 54 /6] & [Euro. Dir Employment of minorities]
The full edition of the European Parliament Directive containing 8675 pages is available from H.M.S.O. at £35