Hundreds of Santa Clauses, Mrs. Clauses, and Christmas elves from around the world filled the streets of Aalborg, Denmark, for the annual World Santa Claus Congress.
A Colorful Tradition
The festive gathering transformed Denmark’s fourth-largest city into a sea of red suits, white beards, and Christmas cheer as professional Santas marched through downtown, posed for photos with visitors, and took part in games and competitions.
The annual event, which has been held since 1957, is a popular meeting place for the men and women who portray Santa Claus and his North Pole coterie during the Christmas season in stores, shopping malls, and holiday events around the world.
Participants traveled from countries including Norway and Japan to exchange stories, compare beards, sharpen their craft, and prepare for another busy Christmas season.
The packed schedule included gingerbread-eating contests, gift-wrapping competitions, balloon modeling, and several lively parades through Aalborg’s sun-drenched streets.
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