First, in regard to the tobacco Santa would smoke…Christmas Cheer, of course (with a little age on it).
In regard to the smoking/PC debate in general…I've been angry too, but thankfully, I've learned to let go a bit. We aren't mainstream, and we aren't going to be. It's just an unfortunate downside of this hobby and anyone who isn't willing to accept that is going to get angry a lot. More importantly, if we get all worked up over Santa not smoking a pipe, how different are we than the people getting all worked up over Santa smoking a pipe? If we demand that Santa is depicted smoking a pipe, we're simply pushing our own brand of political correctness.
All of that said, when it comes to someone attacking our real life smoking rights, it's a better time to get angry and take appropriate action.
Ignore the the naysayers this holiday season and enjoy your pipe knowing what pleasures the anti-smokers are cheating themselves out of.
I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!