If Statistics Lie, Can Deceive, and Can't Be Trusted, then Why Can't Santa Claus Be Real?

Here's an interesting article on the statistical basis for a "real" Santa:
http://www.funs.co.uk/fs/s8.html

and one on the nonstatistical basis for a fictional one:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus

YOU DECIDE!