Problem
Santa was crushed by a frozen tree laced with anthrax

Solution
So let's make my Social Studies teacher Santa

Personal story
I could think of a good sob story but I'm too tired (yes that is what he looks like) 

Edit. Here's a website with a persuasive piece, if you weren't sure: https://sites.google.com/gisaoh.org/whymyteachershouldbesanta/home