"It's possible that no one at Danville's joyous, first-ever SantaCon knew that artist John Law invented the event more than 30 years ago in San Francisco because he hated Christmas. While Santa-clad revelers bar-hopped and drank hot toddies at the Danville festivities on Dec. 6, the San Ramon Valley firefighters, looking sadly sober, were on hand collecting toys for kids. Proceeds from the event were donated to local schools."
"Law is the architect of San Francisco's Cacophony Society, a group whose shenanigans have inspired Burning Man, Fight Club and more, according to a new documentary on the event. SantaCon started when Law's buddy Rob Schmitt found a postcard depicting a group of Santas playing pool in 1994. Schmitt suggested they get a bunch of Santas together for fun, and Law jumped at the opportunity."
Danville hosted its first SantaCon on Dec. 6 with costumed revelers bar-hopping and firefighters collecting toys. Proceeds from the event were donated to local schools. John Law invented SantaCon in San Francisco more than 30 years ago as a response to his dislike of Christmas and to reclaim the holiday after childhood disillusionment. Law helped found the Cacophony Society, whose shenanigans inspired events like Burning Man and cultural phenomena such as Fight Club. SantaCon began when Rob Schmitt found a postcard of Santas playing pool in 1994 and invited friends to dress as Santas for fun.
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