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Santas from around the world come to Copenhagen… in July!

Santas from around the world come to Copenhagen… in July!

The World Santa Claus Congress 2016 attracted jolly souls from around the world to the Danish capital.

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A boat load of Santas. Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
Santa selfie!Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
The World Santa Claus Congress dates back to 1957.Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
At least 100 Santas took part in this year's event. Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
Santas came from as far away as Japan and China.Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
Santas gather in central Copenhagen.Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
Santas stroll along Langelinie in Copenhagen.Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
Santas gotta eat too.Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
In case you've always wondered what Santa wears under his suit... Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
With conditions in Copenhagen warmer than at the North Pole, the Santas needed to cool off. Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix
You never know when or where you might run into Santas during the annual event. Photo:  Mathias Løvgreen Bojesen/Scanpix


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