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Christmas in July: Santa convention wraps up |
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Written by asap
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Thursday, 27 July 2006 |
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 COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Ho-ho-hot.
In 90-degree heat, dozens of jolly old elves wrapped up the World Santa Claus Convention Wednesday.
Many of the Santas sweated profusely while parading through an amusement park north of the Danish capital in their red-and-white suits.
 ABOUT THE CONVENTION
The event has grown from a local summer festival begun 43 years ago into an event that attracts Santas — as well as Mrs. Clauses and elves — from around the world. This year, a record 171 people from Scandinavia, Germany, Russia, the United States and Japan attended the convention.
SHAKE THAT BELLY
The Kris Kringles competed in belly shaking chuckles and Christmas tree decorating. They cooled off with dips in the ocean between debates on topics such as whether Yuletide celebrations that emphasize Christmas Eve over Dec. 25 are acceptable.
Santas from around the globe promise bigger gifts
BIGGER PRESENTS
Christmas presents will be bigger next year. So says the Santas.
The World Santa Claus Convention ended on a merry note Wednesday, with the Saint Nick world council voting to increase the size of your stocking.
The fat men in red pajamas flew in from all over the world to attend the convention, which was held despite the 90-degree heat.
“One would even believe it was summer,” one Danish Santa sighed. | Only registered users can write comments.
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