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In photos: This sloppy Christmas tradition returns to New York
Thousands of drunken Santas, elves and snowmen descended on the streets of New York City.
Hundreds of would-be Santa Claus run down Athens to raise money
This year's Santa Run was the first since 2019 after the event was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Italian diocese apologises after bishop says Santa doesn't exist
A Roman Catholic diocese in Sicily apologised after reports emerged that a bishop had told children that Santa did not exist.
Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine
Over 200 skiers and snowboarders dressed as Santa Claus took to the slopes of Maine on Sunday for charity.
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Penguins post Christmas wishes to Santa
Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo have been helping their resident penguins post Christmas wishes to Santa this week.
Have yourself a monstrous Christmas: Europe's scariest anti-santas
When Santa comes to town in these countries he brings a frightening accomplice.
Anti-racism activists stage demo against Dutch 'Black Pete'
Anti-racism protesters chanted “Kick Out Black Pete” at an event where children could meet the Dutch version of Santa Claus and his controversial sidekick.
-"Santa of Jerusalem" visits Sea of Galilee ahead of Christmas
Bringing presents and a tree, Issa Kassissieh, better known as the Santa Claus of Jerusalem, arrives in the Sea of Galilee on his kayak to bring joy to the children in anticipation of Christmas.
Coronavirus: Santa meets children in Peru through a plastic bubble
On the outskirts of the Peruvian capital, Lima, a plastic bubble is helping children meet Santa in a safe way.
Police in Peru carry out drug-related arrest in Santa and elf disguise
Members the National Police of Peru disguised themselves as Santa Claus and an elf during a police operation in Lima.
Santas gather in Pristina to raise money for those hit by pandemic
People in Kosovo gathered in central Pristina to hold the annual Santa Claus mini-marathon and raise money to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Visits to Father Christmas go virtual amid COVID-19 pandemic
Santa’s Grotto Live went live in November and has already received more than 500 bookings.
Santa's Grottos are going virtual in the UK this year
As the UK emerges from a nationwide lockdown next week, Father Christmas performers are being trained to use video conferencing.
Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations
Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations, Iraq protesters create Christmas tree out of flags and elephants in Santa Claus outfits make a season greetings’ performance in Thailand.
Watch: Santa Claus gets ready for Christmas 2019 in Lapland ceremony
Santa and his elves are getting ramped up for the final festive push in Finland.
Santa Claus gets ready for his busiest time of year
At peak times, Santa Claus gets 32,000 letters every day
Santa Claus moves from North Pole to Berlin aquarium
Two people dressed as Santa Claus and an angel dove in an aquarium in Berlin, where they fed the marine animals.
Glasgow's streets filled with Santas for annual charity run
The streets of Glasgow's city centre were painted red on Sunday with thousands of runners dressed as Santa Claus.
Germany's biggest gathering of Santa Clauses
Some 70 Santa Clauses and their helpers Krampus, Perchten and angels gathered in the southern Bavarian town of Murnau in order to parade through town in full regalia to get everybody in the mood for the Christmas season.
Father Christmas performers go back to school in London
Who knew there was such training?