Festive fun as sea of Santas hits Athens' streets

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A sea of festive red engulfed parts of Athens as the Greek capital hosted a Christmas-themed run.

A sea of festive red engulfed parts of Athens as the Greek capital hosted a Christmas-themed run.

More than 1,000 men, women, children and even babies dressed up as Santa Claus for the 2.5-kilometre jog.

Profits from the race will be given to a children’s trauma clinic and to the Reception & Solidarity Centre of the municipality of Athens.