- Title: Santas take the plunge at annual Christmas-in-July conference
- Date: 25th July 2017
- Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (English) SANTA CHANA FROM LOS ANGELES, SAYING: "Well my father is a real bearded Santa and we came to the 58th annual world congress and although he wasn't able to do it because of work this year I came by myself from Los Angeles because the family of Santas were so welcoming and I felt safe and comfortable and everybody is here to have a good time and take care of one another. So it's just a very special time to celebrate and mingle and have fun."
- Embargoed: 8th August 2017 13:34
- Keywords: Santa congress summer Santas swimming Christmas preparations Denmark Copenhagen
- Location: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
- City: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
- Country: Denmark
- Topics: Human Interest / Brights / Odd News,Society/Social Issues
- Reuters ID: LVA0036R7UQFT
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:It's summertime in Denmark but Santas from around the world are already planning for the festive season, with more than 150 gathering in Copenhagen to share some early Christmas cheer.
The annual World Santa Claus Congress, now in its 60th year, has drawn attendees from a dozen countries, most sporting traditional red coats and white beards despite the warmer-than-winter weather.
The three-day event, always held at the Bakken amusement park, will see the Santas parade in the streets of the Danish capital, bathe in the sea and enjoy a herring tasting. Some will also take to the runway at a fashion show.
Christmas is celebrated on different days in different countries, with Advent and other traditions extending the festive season through most of December and January.
Another hot topic at this year's congress is the color of the Christmas tree, said Santa Elizabeth from Denmark.
"This year we are deciding whether the tree is to be purple, red or green... Green is my favorite color," she said. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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