"Le Père Noël Est Une Ordure" is a French comedy play written by {Josiane Balasko} and first performed in 1979. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve in a Parisian charity office, where a group of eccentric characters gathers to help the needy. The plot thickens when a man dressed as {Santa Claus} arrives, leading to a series of humorous and chaotic events. The play explores themes of loneliness, compassion, and the absurdity of human behavior during the holiday season. It has been adapted into a successful film in 1982, further cementing its status as a beloved classic in French culture.