Santa Claus mythology comes from old shamanic tradition in Finland - Ural region. Santa Claus represents the red and white Amanita muscaria mushroom. It is collected in summer and dried to be used in a shamanic tradition in the darkest time of the year. The gifts one receives are made of light and wisdom. You might even see Santa's elves at their work but its not toys they're making.
Anyone who thinks this whole idea originates from Thailand need to read up on things like Central Bank of Digital Currencies, WEF, Project2030, Smart Contracts etc.
Seems to me the manager let the elephant go only because she was half blind getting too old to work. How many elephants, or suspected caught from the wild elephants remain working at this tourist attraction?