Photos: Santa Claus-themed revelry around the world

Jolly Old St. Nick-themed celebrations enjoyed over the weekend as Christmas nears

Published: December 11, 2023 12:40 Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor

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MEXICO: Runners dressed as Santa Claus take part in the annual "Run Santa Run" Christmas race in Zapopan, Mexico, on December 10, 2023. Image Credit: AFP

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Runners dressed as Santa Claus take part in the annual "Run Santa Run" Christmas race in Zapopan, Mexico, on December 10, 2023. Image Credit: AFP

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Runners dressed as Santa Claus take part in the annual "Run Santa Run" Christmas race in Zapopan, Mexico, on December 10, 2023. Image Credit: AFP

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MAINE: Three hundred skiers and snowboarders dressed as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch make their way down the mountain as they take part in Santa Sunday at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine, on December 10, 2023. Image Credit: AFP

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Skiers dressed as Santa ride in a chair lift. Money raised by the charity event, $8000, goes to the River Fund. Image Credit: AFP

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Skiers dressed as Santa Claus ski Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at the Sunday River ski resort in Newry, Maine. Image Credit: AP

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GERMANY: People dressed as Santa Claus run through the streets as they take part in the annual Nikolaus Lauf (Saint Nicholas run), in Michendorf, Germany, December 10, 2023. Image Credit: Reuters

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NEW YORK: Revellers take part in SantaCon in New York City, December 9, 2023. Image Credit: Reuters

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Participants in the annual event dress up as Santa Claus or in holiday outfits to go through the city. Image Credit: AFP

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The fees required to join the event are distributed to charitable causes. Image Credit: AFP

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