Well, I certainly hope so! Otherwise, I want to do serious damage to the person who exposed the kid to that scene. (and I really don't like to be thinking that kind of thought -- particularly at this time of year )
And while attempting to find the original artist on the internet, I stumbled on this story where a real Santa Claus did die. I still haven't found the artist.
A man changed his name to Santa Claus so that ha could keep the spirit of Santa alive for children.
I was doing a google search for Santa jokes last night and here's the site where I found the picture. http://www.clublaugh.com/ It's in featured funnies, and it's the third from the right.
I've seen a similar picture with Elvis' name on the grave stone, except there was even more poorly photoshopped paper people crying on the scene. Apparently, Elvis has been dead for years as well, but it never ceases to shock the masses.